To Lady W by Edward Bulwer-lytton
The novel revolves around the mysterious Lady Wanstead, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who captivates everyone with her charm and beauty. The story unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between various characters, gradually revealing Lady Wanstead's troubled past and her connections to several men in her life. As the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that Lady Wanstead is trapped in a web of deceit, blackmail, and tragedy, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1828 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Classical Mythology · 139 words
First lines
PLAYING ON THE HARP, ACCOMPANIED BY HER VOICE. / _Written Extempore, at the Age of Fifteen._
Cease, cease, in pity cease your lay; Would you melt the soul away? And, while such rapture you impart, Thrill the ear, but steal the heart?
Must every Godhead bring some grace, To aid th' enchantment of your face? Must Venus give the beauty warm? Must Pallas mould the radiant form? Must Jove his lightnings yield, and sigh To see them melting in your eye? But not, alas! with these content, To make us all your vot'ries bent, Oh, must Apollo too inspire, To burn our bosoms, all his fire?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1828 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Classical Mythology, Lyric, Extempore
- Length: 139 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of beauty, divine inspiration, and emotional intensity align with Romantic literary traditions.
- Classical Mythology — References to gods such as Venus, Pallas, and Apollo indicate a strong influence of classical mythology.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional nature of the poem, along with its musical qualities, categorize it as a lyric.
Tags
Romance · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · 19th Century · British Literature · Epistolary Novel · Love Letters · Social Class · Marriage · Adultery · Scandal · High Society