Lake of the Dismal Swamp
by Thomas Moore
'Lake of the Dismal Swamp' Summary
The poem opens with a description of the Dismal Swamp, a vast and desolate wilderness in North Carolina. The narrator then tells the story of a young woman named Ellen, who lived near the swamp with her lover, Allen. One day, Allen sails away, leaving Ellen behind. She waits anxiously for his return, but he never comes back. Eventually, Ellen dies of a broken heart, her body found in the swamp. The poem concludes with a reflection on the beauty and cruelty of nature, and the enduring power of love and loss.Book Details
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Thomas Moore
Ireland
Thomas Moore was an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist celebrated for his Irish Melodies. Their setting of English-language verse to old Irish tunes marked the transition in popular Irish culture from I...
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