A Dream of Fair Women
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ISBN10: 1417941383
ISBN13: 9781417941384
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 19 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.04 Depth: 8.78
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417941384
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 19 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.04 Depth: 8.78
Language: English
A Dream of Fair Women is a poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson that explores the theme of love and beauty through the lens of classical mythology. The poem begins with the narrator falling asleep and dreaming of a procession of women from history and mythology, each of whom embodies a different aspect of femininity. The women include Cleopatra, Helen of Troy, and Joan of Arc, among others.As the narrator encounters each woman, he reflects on their beauty and the different ways in which they have been celebrated and remembered throughout history. He also considers the darker aspects of their stories, such as Cleopatra's suicide and Joan of Arc's martyrdom.Throughout the poem, Tennyson uses rich, evocative language and vivid imagery to bring the women to life and convey the power of their beauty and the impact they have had on the world. The poem ultimately suggests that the beauty and grace of women can inspire greatness and change, but also acknowledges the pain and tragedy that can come with such power.Overall, A Dream of Fair Women is a lyrical and thought-provoking exploration of the enduring allure of feminine beauty and its complex relationship with history and myth.1902. Tennyson, was the poet of the Victorian age who succeeded Wordsworth as Poet Laureate. A Dream of Fair Women, one of his most famous pieces, was originally published in Tennyson's second volume of poetry entitled Poems. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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