Stanzas. from the Portuguese
"Stanzas from the Portuguese" is a collection of love poems written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning in the mid-19th century. The book consists of 44 sonnets that explore themes of love, loss, and longing. It was published anonymously in 1850 under the title "Sonnets from the Portuguese" but later attributed to Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
By George Borrow · First published 1851 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary · 77 words
First lines
A fool is he who in the lap Basking of every smiling joy, Will each and all with fear alloy Of what some future day may hap.
Let him enjoy his present state; For he but double make his woes, Who midst the future's shadows goes To meet the ills of murky fate.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1851 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary
- Length: 77 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in stanzas and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential and philosophical ideas about joy, fear, and fate.
- Literary — The writing style is sophisticated and reflective, characteristic of literary works.
Tags
poetry · romanticism · lyric · love · nature · emotion · personal · reflection · melancholy · beauty · language · imagery