"The Unknown Eros" by Coventry Patmore is a collection of poems that explores the deeper meanings of love and beauty. With thoughtful verse, the poet invites the reader to consider the emotional and philosophical sides of existence. Using a special poetic form called "catalectic verse," Patmore expresses feelings about romance, relationships and the mystical unknown. The journey begins on "Saint Valentine's Day," where love's complications are introduced. Throughout the collection, bright descriptions and sincere reflections show nature's influence, the search for real love, and the connections between people and the spiritual world. The poems suggest an ongoing conversation with love itself, creating an engaging study of feelings, memories, and the spiritual aspects of human connections.
The Unknown Eros
By Coventry Patmore
Step into a world of lyrical verse where human connections intertwine with the divine, revealing the mystical elements of love and longing.
Summary
About the AuthorCoventry Kersey Dighton Patmore was an English poet and literary critic. He is best known for his book of poetry The Angel in the House, a narrative poem about the Victorian ideal of a happy marriage. As a young man, Patmore worked for the British Museum in London. After the publication of his first book of poems in 1844, he became acquainted with members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. After the death of his first wife, Emily Augusta Patmore in 1862, his grief over her death became a major theme in his poetry.
Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore was an English poet and literary critic. He is best known for his book of poetry The Angel in the House, a narrative poem about the Victorian ideal of a happy marriage. As a young man, Patmore worked for the British Museum in London. After the publication of his first book of poems in 1844, he became acquainted with members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. After the death of his first wife, Emily Augusta Patmore in 1862, his grief over her death became a major theme in his poetry.
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