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
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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