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Life by Henry Van Dyke, 10th Std English Unit 1 Poem summary with Tamil explanation
About Poet:
Henry Van Dyke (1852 – 1933) was born in Pennsylvania, an American author, poet, educator, and clergyman. He served as a professor of English literature at Princeton University between 1899 and 1923. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters and received many other honours. His early works, “The Story of the Other Wise Man” (1896) and “The First Christmas Tree” (1897).
About Poem:
This poem is taken from his poetry collection titled “Lyrics Of Labour And Romance”. Poet wrote three poems under the title “The Three Best Things”. 1. Work, 2. Love and 3. Life. In this poem ‘Life’ the poet beautifully depicts his attitude towards life and tells his point of view on the more important things in life. The poet wants to live a joyful and fearless life.
Poem Summary:
The poet is giving advice to the readers from his own personal experiences. The poet wants to live his life happily as it comes with forward momentum and optimism. He wants to live his life every year with a happy heart.
The poet does not like to hurry in any matters or situations. He doesn’t want to turn away from his aims. What he wanted to achieve, he will do it with confidence and hope. He does not like to feel sad and keep on worrying about the things that have passed away.
He doesn’t want to think about his dull past and hold back in fear about the uncertainty of his future. He wanted to look forward with a happy and cheerful mind. He doesn’t want to worry too much about his future.
He thinks that he should live life to the fullest by retaining the child-like innocence and pleasures of life. He likes to travel his journey of life cheerfully.
Though his way goes up in the path of a mountain or down the valley, he would enjoy his journey. No matter whatever happens if his path is difficult or easy, he will make it a joyful journey.
He is searching to find what he was searching for when he was a boy – his new adventures, his hopes, his new friendship and his new experiences which enrich him.
Life is described not as an entity but as an experience. One should live with courage, dedication and a clear sense of purpose that drives the mind and soul. The poet encourages us to have faith and determination in our hearts, as we take on this beautiful journey.============================================================
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