The Watches of the Night

Series: Green Fields and Running Brooks and Other Poems

James Whitcomb Riley

This collection of poems explores themes of love, loss, and mortality through the lens of a watchmaker's craft. The watches serve as metaphors for the passage of time and the human experience. The poems are characterized by their use of symbolism, imagery, and traditional forms. They often express a sense of melancholy and longing, but also offer moments of beauty and transcendence. AI Generated Content

~1887 CE

Available in: English