"Poems" by Matilda Betham is an assembly of verses from the early 1800s, distinguished by its intense emotional scope and refined writing, and explores affection, bereavement, the natural world, and what it means to be human. Reflecting the essence of the Romantic period, the anthology captures both private sentiments and the challenges of society during the author's life. The poems vary in topics addressed, ranging from an aged fisherman lamenting passed companions, to gentle dedications to comrades and the environment. Each poem resounds with emotion and highlights Betham’s talent for stirring compassion and reflection, such as "The Old Fisherman," in which the speaker remembers happier times now darkened by grief. Through vivid and expressive verses, Betham encourages readers to join her reflections on compassion, memories, and the transit of time, crafting a diverse collection that mingles individual sorrow with the attractiveness of life’s transient instances.
Poems
By Matilda Betham
Explore a world of heartfelt emotion and reflection with poems that capture the essence of love, sorrow, and the beauty of nature in a bygone era.
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About the AuthorMary Matilda Betham, known by family and friends as Matilda Betham, was an English diarist, poet, woman of letters, and miniature portrait painter. She exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts from 1804 to 1816. Her first of four books of verses was published in 1797. For six years, she researched notable historical women around the world and published A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country in 1804.
Mary Matilda Betham, known by family and friends as Matilda Betham, was an English diarist, poet, woman of letters, and miniature portrait painter. She exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts from 1804 to 1816. Her first of four books of verses was published in 1797. For six years, she researched notable historical women around the world and published A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country in 1804.
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