An Elegy by Thomas James Wise (1913)
Thomas James Wise’s An Elegy is a collection of poems that explore the themes of love, loss, and grief. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional sonnets to free verse, and explore the emotions of love, loss, and grief in a variety of ways. The poems are often personal and reflective, and Wise’s use of language and imagery is often beautiful and evocative. The collection is divided into three sections: “Love,” “Loss,” and “Grief.” In the first section, Wise explores the joys and sorrows of love, from the joy of new love to the pain of a broken heart. In the second section, he examines the pain of loss, from the death of a loved one to the end of a relationship. In the third section, he reflects on the process of grief, from the initial shock and denial to the eventual acceptance and healing. An Elegy is a powerful and moving collection of poems that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced love, loss, or grief.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Grief · 310 words
First lines
Where shall I rest my hapless head, Heavy with grief? how plenteously Must I the briny torrents shed- "Alack and woe is me"!
Our chief is gone, at last, at last, The safeguard of our nation he; The glory of our age is past- "Alack and woe is me"!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Grief, Lyrical
- Length: 310 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book, 'An Elegy', suggests that the book is a poem or a collection of poems.
- Romanticism — Romanticism is a literary movement that emphasizes emotion, imagination, and the beauty of nature. This could be a possible theme of the book, considering the title.
- Grief — An elegy is a poem or song composed to lament the death of a person or to express sorrow for something lost. This suggests that the book may explore themes of grief and mourning.
- Lyrical — An elegy is a lyrical poem, so the book may be written in a lyrical style.
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English poetry · age · alack · blood · brief · briny · chief · children · dear · father · foemen · glory