Poems of Emily Brontë
The Wanderer from the Fold
by Emily Brontë
The speaker talks of her grief.
The speaker talks of her grief.
"The line-storm clouds fly tattered and swift,"
Black Beauty describes his time at the horse fair and introduction to a new master.
The speaker describes the effects of death.
Through the use of broad imagery, the author describes the effect Christmas in St. Augustine has on him. He imagines Santa Claus’s night and what the nearby trees might be thinking.
The speaker contrasts night and day.
An introduction to the text.
The author describes the pursuit of the mythical Fountain of Youth.
A special request is made of Jerry and his cab horses. Black Beauty takes advantage of a rare opportunity.
WE trace the pow'r of Death from tomb to tomb,
"I don’t believe in ‘ristercrats"
The sailors on watch share rumors of a mysterious passenger.
The speaker pleads with another to fight death, but is reprimanded for her pleas.
Catherine and Isabella spend more time together in Bath. Catherine tells Isabella about Henry Tilney, and Isabella encourages her friend’s crush.
"O Mother Race! to thee I bring"
A fairy tale about the antics of a clever tortoise and a very mischievous monkey.
Black Beauty finds that his new duties are somewhat restricting.
"When you and I were young, the days"
A woman is sent by her husband to fetch water and runs into an ogre that threatens to eat her. She offers her magical baby in her place, but the baby is able to outsmart the ogre and he eats the husband (his father) instead. Therefore, justice prevails for the husband ordered her to fetch the water.
Black Beauty describes his experiences with Reuben Smith, Mr. Yorks temporary replacement. Mr. Smith's irresponsibility causes great pain for Black Beauty.
"You remember the angel who looks like this, √-1..."
The author describes the charm and allure of the Florida Everglades, including the Indian inhabitants.
MNEME begin. Inspire, ye sacred nine,