July by Madison Cawein (1902)
In Madison Julius Cawein's poem "July," the speaker reflects on the beauty of the month of July. He describes the lushness of the landscape, the warmth of the sun, and the abundance of life that the season brings. He also muses on the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The poem ends with the speaker looking forward to the future, and the hope that the beauty of July will remain.
By Madison Cawein · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism · 467 words
First lines
Now 'tis the time when, tall, The long blue torches of the bellflower gleam Among the trees; and, by the wooded stream.
In many a fragrant ball.
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July 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: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism, Fantasy
- Length: 467 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems written by Madison Julius Cawein, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Nature Writing — The poems in the book are largely focused on nature, making nature writing the second most relevant genre.
- Romanticism — The poems in the book are written in a romantic style, making romanticism the third most relevant genre.
- Fantasy — The poems in the book contain elements of fantasy, making fantasy the fourth most relevant genre.
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American poetry · along · among · ball · bellflower · blooms · blossoms · blue · bush · butterfly · button · fall