Allurement by Madison Cawein (1902)
In Allurement, Madison Julius Cawein tells the story of a young man named Eustace, who is in love with a beautiful woman named Lillian. Eustace is a poet, and he is determined to win Lillian's heart with his words. He writes her a series of love poems, but she remains aloof and unresponsive. Eustace is desperate to win her affections, and he eventually resorts to using a magical charm to try and make her love him. The charm works, and Lillian falls in love with Eustace, but the consequences of his actions are far-reaching and devastating. The story follows Eustace and Lillian as they struggle to come to terms with the consequences of Eustace's actions, and ultimately, the power of love.
By Madison Cawein · First published 1902 · Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Mystery · 157 words
First lines
Across the world she sends me word, From gardens fair as Falerina's, Now by a blossom, now a bird, To come to her, who long has lured With magic sweeter than Alcina's.
I know not what her word may mean, I know not what may mean the voices She sends as messengers serene, That through the silvery silence lean, To tell me where her heart rejoices.
But I must go! I must away! Must take the path that is appointed! God grant I find her realm some day! Where, by her love, as by a ray, My soul shall be anointed.
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Allurement is listed on Textopian as a poem by Madison Cawein, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Madison Cawein
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Allurement', implies a romantic story, and the author, Madison Julius Cawein, is known for writing romantic poetry.
- Fantasy — Cawein often wrote about mythical creatures and magical elements, which could indicate a fantasy genre.
- Mystery — Cawein's writing often contains elements of mystery and suspense, which could indicate a mystery genre.
- Historical Fiction — Cawein often wrote about historical events and figures, which could indicate a historical fiction genre.
Tags
American poetry · across · alcina · appointed · away · bird · blossom · come · fair · falerina · gardens · go