On the Marriage of a Virgin by Dylan Thomas
The narrative revolves around a young couple's marriage and their struggles with societal expectations, poverty, and the husband's infidelity. The story explores themes of love, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1944 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Romantic · 181 words
First lines
Waking alone in a multitude of loves when morning's light / Surprised in the opening of her nightlong eyes / His golden yesterday asleep upon the iris / And this day's sun leapt up the sky out of her thighs
Was miraculous virginity old as loaves and fishes, / Though the moment of a miracle is unending lightning / And the shipyards of Galilee's footprints hide a navy of doves.
No longer will the vibrations of the sun desire on / Her deepsea pillow where once she married alone,
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Religious — The text contains references to biblical imagery and themes, such as miracles and virginity, which are central to religious literature.
- Romantic — The themes of love and desire are prominent, exploring the intimate and mystical aspects of a relationship.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic language and imagery, such as 'golden yesterday' and 'navy of doves,' suggests deeper meanings beyond the literal.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Love · Marriage · Virginity · Faith · Spirituality · Christianity · Religion · Symbolism · Metaphor · Imagery
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On the Marriage of a Virgin is listed on Textopian as a poem by Dylan Thomas, dated 1944 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Romantic, Symbolism, Modernist
- Length: 181 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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