Silver Filigree
by Elinor Wylie
'Silver Filigree' Summary
Silver Filigree is a collection of poems by Elinor Wylie. The poems in this collection explore the themes of love, loss, and the nature of beauty. Wylie's poems are often described as being "haunting" and "unforgettable." One of the most famous poems in the collection, "Let No Charitable Hope," deals with the theme of lost love. The poem begins with the speaker expressing her desire to be free from the pain of her lost love. She asks that no one offer her hope, as she knows that her love is gone forever. The poem ends with the speaker expressing her wish to be left alone with her grief.Book Details
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