"The Pearl" by Sophie Jewett is a contemporary take on a medieval poem that explores themes of grief, faith, and the afterlife. It centers on a father overcome with sorrow after the death of his daughter, whom he envisions as a flawless pearl. He has a dream where he finds her in paradise, transformed into a divine being, offering him comfort and a glimpse into a world beyond earthly suffering, ultimately guiding him toward acceptance and spiritual solace through vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion.
The Pearl A Middle English Poem, A Modern Version in the Metre of the Original
By Sophie Jewett
A father's heart aches with loss, only to find a glimmer of hope and redemption in a celestial dream where his departed daughter shines as a beacon of eternal love.
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About the AuthorSophie Jewett, also known under the pseudonym Ellen Burroughs, was an American lyric poet, translator, and professor at Wellesley College. Much of her poetry contains lesbian themes.
Sophie Jewett, also known under the pseudonym Ellen Burroughs, was an American lyric poet, translator, and professor at Wellesley College. Much of her poetry contains lesbian themes.
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