Uphill

Uphill

by Christina Rossetti

Christina Rossetti's "Uphill" is a poignant poem that explores the themes of life's journey, faith, and the pursuit of salvation. Using vivid imagery and evocative language, the poem depicts a solitary traveler ascending a steep and arduous path, symbolizing the challenges and uncertainties of life. The speaker's questions about the journey's destination and the nature of the reward reveal a deep yearning for spiritual guidance and reassurance. The poem's haunting tone and introspective nature make it a powerful meditation on the human experience of faith and mortality.

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Christina Rossetti

United States

Christina Georgina Rossetti was an English writer of romantic, devotional and children's poems, including "Goblin Market" and "Remember". She also wrote the words of two Christmas carols well known in...

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