To the Honble Mrs George Lamb
The poem is a satirical critique of societal norms and expectations placed on women, particularly those from the upper class. It explores themes of marriage, morality, and social status through a series of witty and biting verses. The speaker addresses Mrs George Lamb directly, using irony and sarcasm to highlight the contradictions between her public persona and private life.
By Lord Byron · First published 1814 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Lyric · 142 words
First lines
The sacred song that on mine ear Yet vibrates from that voice of thine, I heard, before, from one so dear - 'T is strange it still appears divine.
But, oh! so sweet that look and tone To her and thee alike is given; It seemed as if for me alone That both had been recalled from Heaven!
And though I never can redeem The vision thus endeared to me; I scarcely can regret my dream, When realised again by thee.
1812. First published in The Two Duchesses, by Vere Foster, 1898, p. 374.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1814 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Lyric
- Length: 142 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — The themes of love, memory, and idealized beauty align with Romantic literary traditions.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional expression in the poem is typical of lyric poetry.
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Elegy · Poem · Sonnet · Love Letter · Epistle · Romantic Poetry · 18th Century Literature · English Literature · Classical Influence · Greek Mythology · Nymphs · Feminine Ideal