
Birthday
'Birthday' Summary
The poem "Birthday" by Christina Rossetti is a reflective and introspective piece that explores the themes of time, mortality, and the beauty of nature. The poem is written in three stanzas, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the birthday experience. The first stanza describes the excitement and anticipation of a birthday, while the second stanza reflects on the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The third stanza ends on a note of hope and renewal, as the speaker resolves to embrace the future and all that it may bring.Book Details
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Christina Rossetti
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Christina Georgina Rossetti was an English writer of romantic, devotional and children's poems, including "Goblin Market" and "Remember". She also wrote the words of two Christmas carols well known in...
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