Fragment, Written Shortly after the Marriage of
The poem describes a woman's emotional state following her marriage to a man she does not love. She feels trapped and disconnected from her husband, while still being bound to him by societal expectations. The speaker reflects on the loss of freedom and autonomy that comes with marriage, as well as the pressure to conform to traditional roles.
By Lord Byron · First published 1812 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Pastoral · 80 words
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Hills of Annesley, bleak and barren, Where my thoughtless childhood stray'd, How the northern tempests, warring, Howl above thy tufted shade!
Now no more, the hours beguiling, Former favourite haunts I see; Now no more my Mary smiling Makes ye seem a heaven to me.
1805
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Fragment, Written Shortly after the Marriage of Miss Chaworth is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lord Byron, dated 1812 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1812 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Pastoral, Elegy
- Length: 80 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — The poem reflects personal emotions and nostalgia, characteristic of Romantic poetry.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses personal feelings and thoughts in a musical manner, typical of lyric poetry.
- Pastoral — The poem references natural landscapes and rural settings, aligning with pastoral themes.
- Elegy — The poem conveys a sense of mourning and loss, which is a common element in elegies.
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Poem · Fragment · Romanticism · Marriage · Love · Loss · Grief · Melancholy · Longing · Yearning · Nostalgia · Regret