The speaker in Sonnet 16 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning describes her beloved as serene and loving, while she sees herself as unworthy of such devotion. The poem's language and images highlight the contrast between the two figures, emphasizing the beloved's virtues and the speaker's self-doubt. The central theme revolves around the disparity between the speaker's perception of herself and the idealized image of her beloved, exploring themes of self-worth and love.
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And yet, because thou overcomest so,
Because thou art more noble and like a king,
Thou canst prevail against my fears and fling
Thy purple round me, till my heart shall grow
Too close against thine heart henceforth to know
How it shook when alone. Why, conquering
May prove as lordly and complete a thing
In lifting upward, as in crushing low!
And as a vanquished soldier yields his sword
To one who lifts him from the bloody earth,
Even so, Beloved, I at last record,
Here ends my strife. If thou invite me forth,
I rise above abasement at the word.
Make thy love larger to enlarge my worth.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning died of lung disease in 1861 at the age of 55. She had been battling various health issues throughout her life, including respiratory problems.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning was born on March 6, 1806.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning died on June 29, 1861 at the age of 55.
Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning were husband and wife. They were both influential poets during the Victorian era, with Robert Browning known for his dramatic monologues and Elizabeth Barrett Browning for her romantic poetry, particularly the collection "Sonnets from the Portuguese."
Elizabeth Barrett Browning married Robert Browning on September 12, 1846, in a private ceremony at St Marylebone Parish Church in London, England.
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"The Soul's Expression" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning is a poem that explores the idea of art as a medium for expressing one's innermost thoughts and emotions. The poem emphasizes the power of art to transcend language and convey the depth of human experience. Browning's use of vivid imagery and emotional language creates a powerful meditation on the connection between the soul and artistic expression.
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning had dark brown hair. She was born in Jamaica, into one of the oldest families on that Island (the Barretts) and very possibly had a trace of African ancestry.