The House of Life by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
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| Author | Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882 |
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| Title | The House of Life |
| Credits | Produced by A. Elizabeth Warren |
| Summary | "The House of Life" by Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a collection of sonnets and poems, crafted during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This work deeply explores themes of love, beauty, and the intertwining of life and death, reflecting Rossetti's own experiences and philosophies. Through lyrical language and vivid imagery, the poems convey the intensity of romantic relationships and the impact of time on love. The content of the book is characterized by its exploration of various dimensions of love, from passionate romance to contemplative sorrow. It begins with musings on youth and love’s exuberance and transitions into themes of change, loss, and the inevitability of death. Each poem often embodies a dialogue between the speaker and their beloved, touching upon the complexities of desire, memory, and the inevitability of separation. Rossetti’s metaphysical reflections elevate love to a near-sacred status, portraying it as a force that transcends life itself, ultimately leading to profound insights about existence and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3692 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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