On the Marriage of a Virgin
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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- 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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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.
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Poetry · Romance · Love · Marriage · Virginity · Faith · Spirituality · Christianity · Religion · Symbolism · Metaphor · Imagery