The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls
The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
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Novel • Fiction
2012
Adult
12+ years
Super Short Summary
In "The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a traveler arrives and departs from a seaside town, while the constant motion of the tide reflects nature's ongoing cycle. The poem highlights the contrast between human life and the enduring natural world, emphasizing the transient nature of human presence.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Serene
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The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is often praised for its rhythmic beauty and evocative imagery. Critics commend the poem's ability to convey themes of mortality and nature's permanence with simplicity and depth. However, some argue it lacks narrative complexity. Overall, it's celebrated for its lyrical quality and philosophical introspection.
Who Should Read The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls?
A reader drawn to the themes of nature, the passage of time, and human mortality in poetry will enjoy Longfellow's The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls. Fans of Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening or Whitman's Leaves of Grass may appreciate the contemplative, lyrical style and reflection on life's transient nature.
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Novel • Fiction
2012
Adult
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