Far Away by Lewis Carroll (1865)
The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her parents and siblings in a remote location. She feels isolated and disconnected from the world outside. The narrative explores themes of loneliness, disconnection, and the search for meaning.
By Lewis Carroll · First published 1865 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Lyric · 365 words
First lines
He stept so lightly to the land, All in his manly pride: He kissed her cheek, he clasped her hand; Yet still she glanced aside. "Too gay he seems," she darkly dreams, "Too gallant and too gay, To think of me -- poor simple me -- When he is far away!"
"I bring my Love this goodly pearl Across the seas," he said: "A gem to deck the dearest girl That ever sailor wed! " She holds it tight: her eyes are bright: Her throbbing heart would say "He thought of me -- he thought of me -- When he was far away!"
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Far Away is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lewis Carroll, dated 1865 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Lyric, Narrative, Sentimental
- Length: 365 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetic forms.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, longing, and emotional connection between the characters.
- Lyric — The expression of personal feelings and emotions is central to the work, typical of lyric poetry.
- Narrative — The text tells a story through its verses, depicting a relationship and emotional journey.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Nonsense Verse · Poetry · Satire · Social Commentary · Literary Fiction · Children's Literature · Imagination · Dreams · Reality · Illusion