In Autumn by Madison Cawein (1902)
In Autumn is a collection of poems by Madison Julius Cawein, published in 1905. The poems explore the beauty of the autumn season, and the feelings of nostalgia and longing that come with it. The poems are divided into four sections: “The Coming of Autumn,” “The Splendor of Autumn,” “The Passing of Autumn,” and “The Memory of Autumn.” In each section, Cawein uses vivid imagery to capture the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. He also reflects on the bittersweet nature of autumn, as it marks the end of summer and the beginning of winter. The poems in this collection are a celebration of the beauty of the season, and a reminder of the joys and sorrows that come with it.
By Madison Cawein · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism · 204 words
First lines
I Sunflowers wither and lilies die, Poppies are pods of seeds; The first red leaves on the pathway lie, Like blood of a heart that bleeds.
Weary alway will it be to-day, Weary and wan and wet; Dawn and noon will the clouds hang gray, And the autumn wind will sigh and say, "He comes not yet, not yet.
Weary alway, alway!"
II Hollyhocks bend all tattered and torn, Marigolds all are gone; The last pale rose lies all forlorn, Like love that is trampled on.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Madison Cawein
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism, Literary Fiction
- Length: 204 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — IN AUTUMN is a collection of poems written by Madison Julius Cawein, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Nature Writing — IN AUTUMN is a collection of poems about nature, making nature writing the second most relevant genre.
- Romanticism — IN AUTUMN is a collection of romantic poems, making romanticism the third most relevant genre.
- Literary Fiction — IN AUTUMN is a collection of literary poems, making literary fiction the fourth most relevant genre.
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