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The House of Life
Hardcover
Poetry AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023149976
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 202
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dante Gabriel Rossetti's The House of Life is a cornerstone of 19th-century English poetry, renowned for its intricate sonnet sequence exploring the complexities of love, loss, and artistic creation. This collection delves into the various stages of a romantic relationship, from initial attraction to enduring commitment, and confronts themes of mortality and the search for meaning in a transient world.
Rossetti's evocative language and vivid imagery paint a portrait of the human experience, resonating with readers through generations. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a timeless journey through the emotional landscape of love as perceived by one of the Victorian era's most celebrated poets. A vital addition to any collection of English literature, The House of Life continues to captivate with its profound beauty and emotional depth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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