1. Lord Byron - She Walks in Beauty 2. Christina Rossetti - I Loved You First: But Afterwards Your Love 3. Walt Whitman - A Glimpse 4. W.Shakespeare - Let Me Not To The Marriage Of True Minds 5. John Donne - The Good-Morrow 6. K.Gibran - Love One Another 7. Robert Browning - Meeting At Night 8. E.Dickinson - My River 9. P.B. Shelley - Love's Philosophy 10. Alfred Tennyson - Maud 11. E.A. Poe - Annabel Lee 12. J.Keats - Bright Star 13. Andrew Marvell - To His Coy Mistress 14. E.A. Poe - To Helen 15. R.Tagore - Unending Love 16. Elizabeth B. Browning - How Do I Love Thee? 17. Ella W. Wilcox - I Love You 18. E.Dickinson - Wild Nights 19. Sara Teasdale - I Am Not Yours 20. E.A.Poe - A Valentine 21. George Etherege - Sylvia 22. W.Shakespeare - My Mistress' Eyes Are Nothing Like The Sun 23. Michael Drayton - Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part 24. Samuel T. Coleridge - Love 25. R.Burns - A Red, Red Rose 26. T.Wyatt - Whoso List To Hunt 27. Patience Worth - Who Said That Love Was Fire? 28. W.Shakespeare - Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day? 29. E.Dickinson - That I Did Always Love 30. C.Brennan - Because She Would Ask Me Why I Loved Her 31. O.Wilde - We Are Made One with What We Touch and See 32. C.Marlowe - Who Ever Loved That Loved Not At First Sight? 33. E.Dickinson - Come Slowly, Eden 34. W.Shakespeare - My Love Is As A Fever, Longing Still 35. Unknown - The Maiden's Song 36. P.B. Shelley - Indian Serenade 37. E.A. Poe - A Dream Within A Dream 38. W.Morris - Love Is Enough 39. John Clare - First Love 40. P.B. Shelley - Music When Soft Voices Die (To --) 41. Thomas Moore - Believe Me, if All Those Endearing Young Charms 42. R.L. Stevenson - Love What Is Love 43. Anne Bradstreet - To My Dear And Loving Husband 44. John B. O'Reilly - A White Rose 45. Ralph W. Emerson - Give All To Love 46. Leigh Hunt - Jenny Kiss'd Me 47. Dante G. Rossetti - A Little While 48. W.Scott - Lochinvar 49. John Wilmot - Love And Life 50. Robert Herrick - Sweet Disorder

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti, English poet, illustrator, painter and translator, founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848 with William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais. Rossetti was later to be the main inspiration for a second generation of artists and writers influenced by the movement, most notably William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones. His work also influenced the European Symbolists and was a major precursor of the Aesthetic movement. Rossetti's art was characterised by its sensuality and its medieval revivalism. His early poetry was influenced by John Keats. His later poetry was characterised by the complex interlinking of thought and feeling, especially in his sonnet sequence, The House of Life. Poetry and image are closely entwined in Rossetti's work. He frequently wrote sonnets to accompany his pictures, spanning from The Girlhood of Mary Virgin (1849) and Astarte Syriaca (1877), while also creating art to illustrate poems such as "Goblin Market" by the celebrated poet Christina Rossetti, his sister.

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti's "The House of Life" is a profound collection of sonnets that delves into the themes of love, mortality, and the interplay between art and life. Written during the Victorian era, Rossetti employs rich imagery and emotive language, characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, to convey his exploration of aesthetic beauty and human experience. Each poem serves as both a meditation and an artistic expression, revealing an intricate tapestry of personal and universal feelings that resonate deeply within the reader'Äôs psyche. In this work, Rossetti innovatively intertwines lyrical beauty with philosophical contemplation, positioning the poems within a complex, self-referential dialogue about the nature of existence and the artist's role in society. Rossetti'Äôs background as a painter, poet, and translator provided him with a unique lens through which to view the world. His immersion in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood highlighted a desire to challenge traditional artistic conventions, fostering a Romantic sensibility that permeates his poetry. The personal tragedies and romantic entanglements in Rossetti's own life undoubtedly influenced the emotive depth found in "The House of Life," as he grappled with themes of longing, loss, and the ephemeral nature of beauty. For readers interested in the interplay of art and literature, "The House of Life" stands as a seminal work that invites contemplation and emotional engagement. Rossetti's masterful use of sonnet form and his deep introspection render this collection an essential read for those who appreciate the richness of poetic expression and the complexities of the human condition.

The House of Life

The World's Best Poetry: Sorrow and Consolation offers readers an enlightening exploration of human emotion, spanning from the depths of despair to the heights of solace. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of poetic styles, including romanticism, symbolism, and classical artistry, each reflecting the profound themes of sorrow and consolation. The collection's diversity is its strength, featuring captivating works that echo across eras, resonating with universal truths and emotional depth. Standout pieces emerge, offering poignant insights into the human condition and inviting readers to linger in reflective thought. This collection brings together the unassailable talents of literary luminaries such as Heine, Whitman, and Stowe, whose varied backgrounds and perspectives illuminate the anthology'Äôs theme. These poets and authors, pivotal in cultural and literary movements such as Romanticism and Transcendentalism, create a harmonious dialogue that enriches the overarching theme. Through their contributions, readers gain a multidimensional perspective on the emotional intricacies of sorrow and the unwavering promise of consolation, bound together by their shared pursuit of expressive truths. Recommended for both scholarly inquiry and personal introspection, The World's Best Poetry: Sorrow and Consolation opens a window into an array of perspectives, inviting readers to traverse the emotional spectrum of sorrow and redemption. Engaging with this anthology offers critical insights into the cultural and philosophical contexts from which these pieces arose, fostering a deeper appreciation for the transformative power of poetry. The volume stands as a testament to the enduring capacity of the written word to console and illuminate, inviting exploration and reflection with each turn of the page.

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