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Poem
November 23, 1820
The Alexandrian: A Commercial, Agricultural And Literary Journal
Alexandria, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A reflective poem portraying love as a deceptive dream sparked by a woman's beauty and sighs, leading the enamored man from bliss to sorrow, madness, and despair.
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RETREAT OF THE MUSES.
FOR THE ALEXANDRIAN.
LOVE. BY ALBERTO.
And what is love but fancy's dream,
The magic of some witching theme,
When reason's laid asleep :
The wretch delighted owns its power,
Revels in bliss his little hour,
Then wakes him up to weep.
'Tis form'd of woman's beaming eye,
It breathes of woman's melting sigh;
Her snowy breast its living throne,
Her trembling voice the silver tone,
That bids him worship there;
He kneels, enchain'd, but ah ! deceit
Discovers soon the empty cheat;
His cheek in sorrow'd garb is drest,
Reflection leaves his tortur'd breast,
To madness and despair.
FOR THE ALEXANDRIAN.
LOVE. BY ALBERTO.
And what is love but fancy's dream,
The magic of some witching theme,
When reason's laid asleep :
The wretch delighted owns its power,
Revels in bliss his little hour,
Then wakes him up to weep.
'Tis form'd of woman's beaming eye,
It breathes of woman's melting sigh;
Her snowy breast its living throne,
Her trembling voice the silver tone,
That bids him worship there;
He kneels, enchain'd, but ah ! deceit
Discovers soon the empty cheat;
His cheek in sorrow'd garb is drest,
Reflection leaves his tortur'd breast,
To madness and despair.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Love Dream
Woman Charm
Deceit Despair
Fancy Illusion
Melting Sigh
What entities or persons were involved?
By Alberto
Poem Details
Title
Love
Author
By Alberto
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
And What Is Love But Fancy's Dream,
The Magic Of Some Witching Theme,
When Reason's Laid Asleep :
'Tis Form'd Of Woman's Beaming Eye,
To Madness And Despair.