The Lay of the Lady Lorraine
The Lay of the Lady Lorraine is a novel written by Carolyn Wells, first published in 1907. The story follows the life of Lady Lorraine, a beautiful and wealthy woman who is unhappy with her marriage to a man she does not love. She meets a young poet named Basil who falls in love with her, but their love is forbidden due to their social differences. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations, and it is considered a classic of early 20th-century American literature.
By Carolyn Wells · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Historical · 2,354 words
First lines
The Lady Lorraine was sweet and fair; The Lady Lorraine was young; She had wonderful eyes and glorious hair, And a voice of a cadence rich and rare; Oh, she was a lady beyond compare -- By all were her praises sung, Till valley and plain Took up the refrain, And rang with the praise of the Lady Lorraine.
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The Lay of the Lady Lorraine is listed on Textopian as a poem by Carolyn Wells, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carolyn Wells
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Historical
- Length: 2,354 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — This work is a book-length poem, indicated by the title term 'Lay' which is a form of poetry derived from poetic tradition, typically epically or romantically inclined.
- Romance — Implied by the title and context clues in the synopsis, the narrative revolves around a woman referred to as 'Lady Lorraine,' suggesting an underlying romantic theme.
- Historical — Consideration of 'Lorraine,' a historical area in France, and 'Lady,' a term used for noble females, suggests the tale is probably set in a historical period.
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poetry · romance · historical · narrative · adventure · chivalry · love · tragedy · medieval · fantasy · heroism · courtly love