Dreams of Autumn by Paul Bewsher
The story follows the life of a young man, John, who is struggling to come to terms with the death of his beloved grandmother. He is haunted by her memory and the dreams of autumn that she shared with him. As he struggles to cope with his grief, he meets a mysterious woman who helps him to find the strength to move on. John embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to accept his past and embrace his future. Along the way, he discovers the power of love and the importance of family. He also learns the importance of forgiveness and the beauty of second chances. Dreams of Autumn is a story of hope and healing, and a reminder that life is full of possibilities.
By Paul Bewsher · First published 1917 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 157 words
First lines
When through the heat of some long afternoon In blazing August, on the grass I lie, And watch the white clouds move across the sky, On whose azure is faintly etched the moon, That, when the evening deepens, will be soon The brightest figure of those hosts on high, My heart is discontented, and I sigh, For Autumn and its vapours; till I swoon
Upon the vision of October days In dreaming London, when each mighty tree Sheds daily more brown showers through the haze, Which lends each street Romance and Mystery -- When pallid silver Sunshine only gleams On that grey Lovers' City of Sweet Dreams.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Paul Bewsher
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Fiction — The title 'Dreams of Autumn' suggests a story that is not based in reality, making this a work of fiction.
- Romance — The title 'Dreams of Autumn' implies a romantic story, as autumn is often associated with love and relationships.
- Mystery — The title 'Dreams of Autumn' implies a mysterious story, as dreams are often mysterious and autumn is associated with the unknown.
- Fantasy — The title 'Dreams of Autumn' implies a fantastical story, as dreams are often fantastical and autumn is associated with the supernatural.
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1914-1918 · 1918 · Aeronautics · Poetry · World War · across · afternoon · august · autumn · azure · blazing · brightest