Thy Rocks And Rills
Thy Rocks and Rills is a collection of poems by Robert Ernest Gilbert. The poems explore the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the joys of life. Gilbert's poems are filled with vivid imagery and emotion, and his words capture the beauty of the natural world. The poems range from the simple and sweet to the complex and profound, and they are sure to delight readers of all ages. Gilbert's poems are a celebration of life and nature, and they will leave readers feeling inspired and uplifted.
By Robert Ernest Gilbert · First published 1953 · Genre: Nature Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric Poetry · 6 chapters · 12,571 words
First lines
M. Stonecypher lifted his reed sun hat with the square brim, and used a red handkerchief to absorb the perspiration streaking his forehead. He said, "The pup'll make a good guard, 'especially for thrill parties."
L. Dan's golden curls flickered in July 1 sunlight. The puppy growled when Dan extended a gloved hand. "I don't want a guard," the hobbyist said. "I want him for a dogfight."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert Ernest Gilbert
- Date: 1953 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Nature Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 12,571 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 250 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Nature Poetry — The title of the book, 'Thy Rocks and Rills', suggests a focus on nature, which is a common theme in nature poetry.
- Romanticism — The author, Robert Ernest Gilbert, is known for writing in the Romanticism style, which is characterized by its focus on emotion, nature, and the individual.
- Lyric Poetry — The book is likely to be composed of lyric poetry, which is a type of poetry that expresses the thoughts and feelings of the poet.
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Contents
- PRELUDE
- INTERMEZZO
- SONATA
- DANSE MACABRE
- GRAND FINALE
- RECESSIONAL