To Emma by Lord Byron (1818)
The novel revolves around a young woman's tumultuous relationship with her lover and her struggles to maintain her independence and sense of self-worth amidst societal pressures and personal turmoil.
By Lord Byron · First published 1818 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Elegy · 423 words
First lines
Since now the hour is come at last, When you must quit your anxious lover; Since now our dream of bliss is past, One pang, my girl, and all is over.
Alas! that pang will be severe, Which bids us part to meet no more; Which tears me far from one so dear, Departing for a distant shore.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1818 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Elegy, Pastoral
- Length: 423 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — The work is a poem that explores themes of love, separation, and emotional longing, characteristic of Romantic poetry.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, focusing on the speaker's feelings of loss and nostalgia.
- Elegy — The poem laments the end of a relationship and the associated sorrow, fitting the characteristics of an elegy.
- Pastoral — The poem references natural settings and idyllic past experiences, aligning with pastoral themes.
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Epistolary · Romance · Poetry · Love Letter · 18th Century · English Literature · Classical · Formal · Elegant · Intimate · Personal · Confessional