Dedication by Thomas Nelson Page
The work is a poetic dedication that expresses the author's journey through despair and uncertainty, likening it to wandering in a dark, stormy landscape. The speaker grapples with feelings of isolation and doubt, unsure whether to continue moving forward or to remain still. Despite the challenges and fears of the unknown, the speaker perseveres, climbing toward a metaphorical mountain top in search of hope and clarity. Ultimately, this struggle leads to a moment of revelation and beauty, symbolized by the dawn, which is made possible through the love of the dedicatee. The imagery conveys themes of resilience, the search for meaning, and the transformative power of love amidst adversity.
By Thomas Nelson Page · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction · 175 words
First lines
TO F. L. P.
As one who wanders in a lonely land, / Through all the blackness of a stormy night, / Now stumbling here, now falling there outright, / And doubts if it be worse to stir or stand, / Not knowing what abysses yawn at hand, / What torrents roar beyond some beetling height;
Yet scales the top to find the dawn in sight, / And Earth kissed into radiance with its wand: / So, wandering hopeless in the darkness, I, / Scarce recking whither led my painful way, / Or whether I should faint or strive to prove / If 'yond the mountain-top some path might lie, / Climbed boldly up the steep, and lo! the Day / Broke into pearl and splendor in thy love.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Thomas Nelson Page
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 175 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on themes of struggle and enlightenment.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, nature, and personal introspection align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
- Literary Fiction — The exploration of deep emotional and philosophical themes reflects the qualities of literary fiction.
- Inspirational — The message of overcoming darkness and finding hope is inherently inspirational.
Tags
dedication · commitment · perseverance · loyalty · sacrifice · family · love · honor · values · tradition · struggle · resilience