"The Victories of Love and Other Poems" is a collection of poetry by Coventry Patmore, a 19th-century English poet associated with the Victorian era. Patmore is known for his romantic and devotional poetry, and this particular collection, published in 1863, is considered one of his major works.
Key poems in include:
"The Angel in the House" (1854-1862): This is a narrative poem that describes Patmore's idealized vision of the perfect marriage. The concept of "The Angel in the House" became influential in Victorian literature, representing the idealized, supportive wife.
"The Victories of Love" (1863): A lengthy narrative poem exploring themes of love, loss, and spiritual redemption. This poem is often considered the centerpiece of the collection.
Various Shorter Poems: The collection includes numerous shorter poems that touch on themes of love, faith, and the human experience.
Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere
Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.
Ved tilmelding accepterer du vores persondatapolitik.Du kan altid afmelde dig igen.
