An Elegy on the Glory of her Sex

In this poem, Oliver Goldsmith pays tribute to the beauty and strength of women. He begins by praising the beauty of women, noting that they are the source of all beauty in the world. He then goes on to describe the strength of women, noting that they are capable of great courage and fortitude in the face of adversity. He also praises their intelligence and wit, noting that they are often the source of wisdom and insight. Finally, he ends by noting that women are the source of all love and compassion in the world, and that they are the true source of all beauty and strength.

By Oliver Goldsmith · First published 1774 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Criticism · 166 words

First lines

Good people all,

with one accord,

Lament for

Madam Blaize,

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Oliver Goldsmith
• Date: 1774 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Criticism, Historical Fiction
• Length: 166 words
• Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Poetry — The title of the book suggests that it is a poem, and the author, Oliver Goldsmith, is known for his poetry.
• Romanticism — The title of the book suggests that it is a romantic poem, as it is an elegy on the glory of her sex.
• Literary Criticism — The poem may be a literary criticism of the role of women in society at the time.
• Historical Fiction — The poem may be set in a particular historical period, and may include references to historical events or figures.

Tags

elegy · poetry · gender · feminism · literature · 18th century · British literature · women · society · elegiac · romanticism · cultural critique

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