Pearl (Jewett translation)
'Pearl (Jewett translation)' Summary
In the poem, the narrator dreams of a beautiful garden where he sees his lost daughter, now transformed into a pearl. He is overjoyed and tries to reach her, but she warns him that he cannot stay in the garden forever. He must return to the world of the living and live a good life in order to be reunited with her in heaven. The poem is full of rich imagery and symbolism and explores themes of grief, loss, and the power of love.Book Details
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The Gawain Poet
United Kingdom
The "Gawain Poet", or less commonly the "Pearl Poet", is the name given to the author of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an alliterative poem written in 14th-century Middle English. Its author appear...
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