To D- by Lord Byron (1817)
The poem is a lamentation of the loss of innocence and the corrupting influence of society on an individual's moral character. It tells the story of a young nobleman who is seduced by a woman of lower social standing, leading to his downfall and eventual death. The poem explores themes of love, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Lord Byron · First published 1817 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Elegy, Lyric Poetry · 134 words
First lines
In thee I fondly hoped to clasp A friend whom death alone could sever; Till envy, with malignant grasp, Detach'd thee from my breast for ever.
True, she has forced thee from my breast, Yet in my heart thou keep'st thy seat; There, there thine image still must rest, Until that heart shall cease to beat.
And when the grave restored her dead, When life again to dust is given, On thy dear breast I'll lay my head- Without thee where would be my heaven?
February 1803
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1817 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Elegy, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 134 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — The poem expresses deep personal emotions and longing, characteristic of Romantic poetry.
- Elegy — The poem laments the loss of a cherished friend, fitting the elegiac tradition.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem is a short, personal expression of the poet's feelings, typical of lyric poetry.
Tags
Romanticism · Poetry · Love · Loss · Grief · Mourning · Elegy · Classical Allusions · Greek Mythology · Tragic Love Story · Unrequited Love · Longing