To an Importunate Ghost

Series: Green Fields and Running Brooks and Other Poems

The poem explores the theme of a ghost who haunts a house and its inhabitants, but instead of being malevolent, it's more of a nuisance. The ghost is described as importunate, meaning persistent and annoying. It's not clear why the ghost is haunting the house or what it wants, but its presence disrupts the lives of those living there. The poem uses humor to describe the ghost's antics, such as knocking over objects and making a mess. However, despite its mischievous behavior, the ghost is also portrayed as somewhat... AI Generated Content

~1887 CE
Available in: English
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