The Blessed Damozel by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

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Creator Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882
Illustrator Bulcock, Percy, -1914
Title The Blessed Damozel
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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
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EBook-No. 52695
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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