1. Poetry of Christian Rossetti
... devotion for her lover, and her inability to describe the joy he brings to her. In the second verse we see different types of images employed, many of which are Biblical, arising from the Psalms and Song of Solomon. The use of luxurious images is continued as in the first verse, yet this religious reference suggests a love which is divinely given to the speaker. The ... suggestions imply a timeless love which embodies all the qualities of mutual adoration explored and celebrated throughout history. The theme of this poem is obvious: a self-indulgent celebration of a love attained. The s...
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- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: Undergraduate