Last Poems

Last Poems

by Laurence Hope

This collection of poetry by Laurence Hope, the pseudonym of Adela Florence Nicolson, explores themes of love, loss, and the spiritual through a lens of Orientalism. Written during her time in India, the poems reflect the beauty and mystique of the land, often drawing inspiration from the culture, mythology, and natural landscapes. The collection is notable for its lyrical style and exploration of both romantic and spiritual longing.

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Violet Nicolson was an English poet who wrote under the pseudonym Laurence Hope, however she became known as Violet Nicolson. In the early 1900s, she became a best-selling author. She was born on 9 Ap...

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