Tis the Last Rose of Summer
by Thomas Moore
'Tis the Last Rose of Summer' Summary
The poem 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer' is a metaphor for the loss of love. The speaker compares the last rose of summer to a solitary maiden who has lost her lover. The poem is a lament for the passing of summer and the loss of love. The speaker of the poem expresses his sorrow for the loss of his love, and he compares the pain of losing love to the pain of losing a loved one. The poem is written in a simple, yet elegant style, and its imagery is both beautiful and poignant.Book Details
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Thomas Moore
Ireland
Thomas Moore was an Irish writer, poet, and lyricist celebrated for his Irish Melodies. Their setting of English-language verse to old Irish tunes marked the transition in popular Irish culture from I...
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