Passionate Shepherd to His Love
'Passionate Shepherd to His Love' Summary
The poem is a passionate declaration of love from a shepherd to his beloved. He paints a vivid picture of the idyllic life he can offer her, filled with the beauty of nature and the simple pleasures of the countryside. He promises her a life of luxury and abundance, with jewels, flowers, and silk gowns. He describes his love in sensual language, comparing her to the beauty of nature. The poem is a powerful expression of the speaker's desire to win the love of his beloved and demonstrates the power of nature and beauty in romantic pursuit.Book Details
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Christopher Marlowe
England
Christopher Marlowe, also known as Kit Marlowe was an English playwright, poet and translator of the Elizabethan era. Modern scholars count Marlowe among the most famous of the Elizabethan playwrights...
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