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Ballad: Sir Guy The Crusader

by LovelyMay — In the spirited ballad titled "Sir Guy The Crusader," we are introduced to Sir Guy, a valiant and muscular knight celebrated as a crusader. Dedicated to fighting and invasion, he was a favorite of Dickey de Lion and stood as a symbol of valor and determination. Within this tale of chivalry and love, we encounter Lenore, a stunning Saracen maiden with a remarkable beauty that captivated all. Despite her allure, Lenore faced domestic strife, under the harsh rule of her father, a bagman from Aden, and the odd…
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Story

A Dome of Many Coloured Glass

by LovelyMay — A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass by Amy Lowell is a lyrical and evocative collection of poetry that captures the beauty and complexity of life through vivid imagery and emotional depth. Published in 1912, the collection is divided into three sections— Sonnets, Songs of Love and Death, and A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass—each exploring themes of nature, love, loss, and the interplay between human emotion and the world. With its intricate craftsmanship and vibrant language, the collection establishes Lowell as a significant voice in early 20th-century poetry, blending tradition with innovation.
1. The Fool Errant
  
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2. The Boston Athenaeum
  
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VERSE: A Woman’s Answer

by LovelyMay — A Woman's Answer begins as a tender, yet unapologetic declaration of how love cannot be caged or confined to a single form. The speaker does not diminish her devotion to her beloved but rather expands the definition of love itself. Her soul responds not just to the touch of one person, but to a symphony of experiences, memories, and meaningful connections. She remembers how sunlight first fell on his hair the day they met, and how winter’s stillness brought him back into her arms. Love, for her, is…
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Chapter Seven

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Story

The Argonautica

by LovelyMay — The Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes is an epic Greek poem that chronicles the legendary voyage of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. Filled with adventure, divine intervention, and themes of heroism and love, the story blends mythological grandeur with human emotion, making it a cornerstone of classical literature.
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The Old, Old Story

by LovelyMay — This poem touches on the theme of missed opportunities and the all-too-common human experience of being told, "You should have been here yesterday." The speaker reflects on his habit of going fishing, only to find that the fish were biting the day before. Despite not being prone to discontent and willing to wait for victory, he expresses a desire to experience success without being met with tales of yesterday’s successes. The poem encapsulates the feeling of always being a step behind, not just in…
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VERSE: HOMEWARD BOUND

by LovelyMay — In "Homeward Bound," we observe a penetrating narrative that centers around a sailor's endurance through devastating adversity. Six-and-thirty years ago, the narrator faced a catastrophic tempest, leading to his shipwreck off red Algiers. Surprisingly, amidst experienced sailors, his resolve remained unshaken, fostered by the life treasures he yearned for, which made death an unacceptable outcome. His struggle for survival led him to the shores, where instead of the ocean's pitiless rocks, he encountered…
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THE AIR OF THE “WHISTLING OYSTER.”)

by LovelyMay — In "The Bab Ballads," a humorous chapter titled "THE AIR OF THE 'WHISTLING OYSTER,'" narrates the unusual story of an elderly prophet, aged seventy-three, and his young, beautiful bride of just eighteen. Despite the vast age gap and the peculiarity of their union, the couple surprisingly had a child—a boy whose early penchant for adult indulgences astounded everyone. From the moment of his birth, the child was not only born with a metaphorical pipe in his mouth and a glass in his eye, symbolizing an…
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London Bridge

by LovelyMay — The passage from Edwin Arlington Robinson's "The Three Taverns: A Book of Poems" vividly details a dramatic and intense dialogue between a husband and wife, encapsulating themes of misunderstanding, regret, and the unspoken tumults within a marriage. The conversation begins with the husband questioning the wife's preoccupation with the children's singing, a seemingly trivial concern that quickly unfurls into a deeper, more complex layer of interpersonal strife and unvoiced grievances. The wife, haunted by…
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Malmaison

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled Malmaison, the scene opens with the estate shimmering under the French sun, its roof catching the light as the Seine glides nearby. Within this idyllic setting, Citoyenne Beauharnais pauses by the gates, weary from her walk and filled with a quiet cynicism. She questions whether the famed roses inside can match their reputation or if, in a time so steeped in blood and upheaval, the guillotine would greet her instead. As the iron gates creak open, her thoughts are interrupted by the…
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