Maid's Lament

Maid's Lament

by Walter Savage Landor

The Maid's Lament is a poignant poem by Walter Savage Landor, a prominent English writer and poet of the 19th century. It tells the tale of a heartbroken maid, abandoned by her lover. The poem captures the raw emotion of unrequited love and the pain of betrayal, highlighting the vulnerability of the human heart. Landor's masterful use of language and imagery creates a deeply moving experience, immersing the reader in the maid's despair and yearning for her lost love. The poem's simplicity and universality resonate across time, making it a timeless exploration of love, loss, and the enduring human capacity for suffering.

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