The Blessed Damozel by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
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About this eBook
| Creator | Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882 |
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| Illustrator | Bulcock, Percy, -1914 |
| Title | The Blessed Damozel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Blessed Damozel" by Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a poem richly illustrated, originally published in the early 20th century. It belongs to the genre of poetry and reflects the aesthetic ideals of the Victorian era. The poem explores themes of love, longing, and the afterlife, depicting the yearning of a woman in heaven for her beloved who remains on Earth. The narrative centers on the figure of the "blessed Damozel," who gazes longingly from her heavenly abode, expressing her wish for her lover to join her. Throughout the verses, she envisions their reunion, sharing tender moments in paradise where they will worship together and experience eternal love. As she waits, her joy is intertwined with sorrow, symbolizing the deep emotional struggle of love separated by death. The imagery is vivid, painting a serene yet poignant scene that contrasts the bliss of heaven with the despair of solitude, culminating in a profound reflection on love's enduring bond beyond mortal life. (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. | 52695 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 240 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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