Remembrance by Lord Byron (1816)
The poem explores the theme of memory and its power to evoke emotions. It describes a moment of remembrance that transports the speaker back to a past time and place, where they experienced intense joy and love. The speaker's memories are triggered by a sight or sound from their past, which awakens feelings of longing and nostalgia.
By Lord Byron · First published 1816 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Elegy · 93 words
First lines
'Tis done! -I saw it in my dreams; No more with Hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few: Chill'd by misfortune's wintry blast, My dawn of life is overcast; Love, Hope, and Joy, alike adieu! - Would I could add Remembrance too!
1806
[First published 1832]
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1816 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Elegy, Lyric
- Length: 93 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, hope, and personal emotion align with the Romantic literary movement.
- Elegy — The tone of lamentation and reflection on loss is characteristic of an elegy.
- Lyric — The expression of personal feelings and thoughts in a musical manner is typical of lyric poetry.
Tags
Romanticism · Poetry · Elegy · Mourning · Loss · Memory · Nostalgia · Longing · Love · Death · Grief · Sorrow