Inscription to Chloris by Robert Burns
Presenting a copy of his poems to the woman he calls Chloris, the speaker distinguishes imagined passion from real friendship. He offers consolation for her misfortune through honour, faithful friendship, and the pleasures of taste and the arts.
By Robert Burns · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Dedication · 300 words
First lines
Written on the blank leaf of a copy of the last edition of my poems, presented to the Lady whom, in so many fictitious reveries of passion, but with the most ardent sentiments of real friendship, I have so often sung under the name of-"Chloris. "[1]
[1]: Miss Lorimer.
'Tis Friendship's pledge, my young, fair Friend, / Nor thou the gift refuse, / Nor with unwilling ear attend / The moralising Muse.
Since thou, in all thy youth and charms, / Must bid the world adieu, / (A world 'gainst Peace in constant arms) / To join the Friendly Few.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Burns
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Dedication
- Length: 300 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — Rhymed stanzas directly address a friend, expressing affection and offering consolation after misfortune.
- Dedication — The introductory note places these verses on the blank leaf of a copy of the speaker's poems presented to his friend.
Tags
friendship · consolation · misfortune · honour · gifts · artistic pleasures