The Sundew

EAN : 9791041986422

SWINBURNE A C.

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EAN : 9791041986422

Paru le : 25 févr. 2024

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041986422
Réf. éditeur : 335585
Date Parution : 25 févr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 52
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:3 mm
Poids : 99gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Sundew" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a contemplative poem that explores the delicate and mysterious nature of a marsh plant known as the sundew. The poem begins by describing the plant's appearance, with its yellow-green hue and red-tipped leaves, set against a backdrop of black water. Swinburne invites the reader to tread carefully around this curious plant, suggesting that it may possess a life of its own, known only to the summer that nurtures it. The poem reflects on the resilience of the sundew, which thrives amidst the thick, sweet moss and the burning scent of heather, enduring the long heat of June. Swinburne contrasts the simplicity and purity of the sundew's existence with the complexities and burdens of human life, which is filled with desires and memories. The poem suggests that the sundew, like other simple forms of life, is more attuned to the natural world, growing joyfully until the arrival of August. The sundew is protected by the strong grass, which shelters it from the trampling of stray animals, highlighting its fragility and the care it receives from its environment. The poem delves into the mystery of the sundew's existence, pondering whether it experiences life and death as humans do. Swinburne personifies the plant, addressing it as "my sundew" and sharing a secret with it, symbolizing a deep connection between the speaker and the natural world. The poem concludes with a reflection on the sundew's insignificance in the grand scheme of nature, as it is overshadowed by the harsh sun and the changing seasons, yet it remains a symbol of beauty and mystery.
Biographie : Algernon Charles Swinburne est un poète britannique né à Grosvenor Place, Londres, le 5 avril 1837 et mort le 10 avril 1909 dans cette même ville. Il a inventé, dérivée du rondeau, la forme du roundel, et contribué à l'édition de l'Encyclopædia Britannica.