LEUDEMANNS-ON-THE-RIVER

Series: Poems of Cheer

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The poem tells the story of a romantic and tragic love affair between two people from different social classes. The narrator recounts how he and his beloved, a woman from a higher social class, fell deeply in love despite their differences. They would secretly meet at Leudemann's-on-the-River, a scenic spot where they could be alone together. However, their love was doomed by societal expectations and the disapproval of her family. In the end, she is forced to marry another man, leaving the narrator heartbroken and alone. AI Generated Content

~1898 CE

Available in: English