Sealed by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward

Name: Sealed
Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward

The novel explores the theme of women's rights and marriage through the story of a young woman who enters into a loveless marriage with a wealthy man to secure financial stability for her family. She soon realizes that she has sacrificed her personal freedom and happiness, leading to a crisis of identity and morality.

By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1879 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Symbolism · 101 words

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"Shall I pour you the wine," she said, / "The wine that is rare and red? / Sweeter the cup for the drop. " -- / "But why do you shrink and stop?"

"The seal of the wine / Has a sacred sign; / I am afraid," she said.

"I love and revere / You more for your fear, / Than I do for your wine," he said.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
Date: 1879 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Symbolism, Religious, Drama
Length: 101 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse with a focus on rhyme and meter.
Romance — The dialogue and themes revolve around love and reverence.
Symbolism — The wine and its seal are used as symbols to convey deeper meanings.
Religious — The mention of a 'sacred sign' suggests religious or spiritual undertones.