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Literary
December 1, 1836
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem addressed to Amanda, expressing the melancholy yet sweet essence of love that illuminates the heart even in sorrow, signed by Edwin.
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POETICAL.
To Amanda.
There is a certain melancholy
In hearts that love like mine
A deadened sadness sweetness
Within it hallowed shrine.
Whose soul-felt tone, low murmuring
Is echoed through the breast,
Like the sea-shell's softened music
When the ocean is at rest.
What though the clouds of sorrow
Should darken o'er my fate!
The heart young love inhabits
Can ne'er be desolate.
Oh no, for there thine image
Is shedding round a light
Earth's deepest, gloomiest shadow
Can never make all night.
EDWIN.
To Amanda.
There is a certain melancholy
In hearts that love like mine
A deadened sadness sweetness
Within it hallowed shrine.
Whose soul-felt tone, low murmuring
Is echoed through the breast,
Like the sea-shell's softened music
When the ocean is at rest.
What though the clouds of sorrow
Should darken o'er my fate!
The heart young love inhabits
Can ne'er be desolate.
Oh no, for there thine image
Is shedding round a light
Earth's deepest, gloomiest shadow
Can never make all night.
EDWIN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Love Romance
What keywords are associated?
Melancholy Love
Heart Sadness
Young Love
Thine Image
Edwin Poem
What entities or persons were involved?
Edwin.
Literary Details
Title
To Amanda.
Author
Edwin.
Key Lines
There Is A Certain Melancholy
In Hearts That Love Like Mine
A Deadened Sadness Sweetness
Within It Hallowed Shrine.