Life by Madison Cawein (1902)
LIFE is a collection of poems by Madison Julius Cawein. The poems explore themes of nature, love, death, and the human experience. Cawein's work is often described as romantic and lyrical, and his poems often feature vivid imagery and lush language. In this collection, Cawein's poems explore the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the inevitability of death. He also touches on themes of faith, hope, and the human condition. LIFE is a timeless collection of poetry that will appeal to readers of all ages.
By Madison Cawein · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophy · 635 words
First lines
I PESSIMIST
There is never a thing we dream or do But was dreamed and done in the ages gone; Everything's old; there is nothing that's new, And so it will be while the world goes on.
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Life 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, Romanticism, Philosophy, Literary Fiction
- Length: 635 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — LIFE is a collection of poems written by Madison Julius Cawein, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Romanticism — The book is written in a romantic style, with themes of nature, beauty, and emotion.
- Philosophy — The book contains philosophical musings on life, death, and the human condition.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a work of literary fiction, with a focus on language and imagery.
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American poetry · ages · alone · curse · done · dream · ever · gone · hath · life · light · little