The Unknown Eros
Exploring Love, Faith, and Desire in Victorian PoetryBy Coventry Patmore
Length1h 10m
About this audiobook
In "The Unknown Eros," Coventry Patmore explores the intricate layers of love and desire through a series of interconnected lyrical poems that delve into the complex dynamics of romantic relationships. Patmore's literary style is notable for its rich imagery and profound emotional resonance, drawing on a variety of influences from Romanticism to Victorian sentimentality. The book navigates themes of unrequited love, divine inspiration, and the transcendental nature of affection, all while embedding contemporary societal critiques within its verses, making it a vital piece of literature in the Victorian canon. Coventry Patmore was not only a prominent poet of the Victorian era, but also a passionate proponent of idealized love, often reflecting his own tumultuous personal experiences within his work. His own marital struggles and philosophical contemplations on love significantly shaped "The Unknown Eros," allowing him to articulate the dichotomy between physical desire and spiritual connection, thus enriching the text with emotional depth and authenticity. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a nuanced exploration of love and its many forms. Patmore's eloquent verses invite deep reflection on the nature of intimacy and devotion, making this work essential for anyone interested in the intersection of love, poetry, and Victorian culture.
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GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1V. SPONSA DEI.
13XVII. THE CHILD’S PURCHASE.
2VI. LEGEM TUAM DILEXI.
14XVIII. DEAD LANGUAGE.
3VII. TO THE BODY.
15AMELIA, ETC.
4VIII. ‘SING US ONE OF THE SONGS OF SION.’
16AMELIA.
5IX. DELICIAE SAPIENTIAE DE AMORE.
17L’ALLEGRO.
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6X. THE CRY AT MIDNIGHT.
18REGINA COELI.
7XI. AURAS OF DELIGHT.
19THE OPEN SECRET.
8XII. EROS AND PSYCHE.
20VENUS AND DEATH.
9XIII. DE NATURA DEORUM.
21MIGNONNE.
10XIV. PSYCHE’S DISCONTENT.
22ALEXANDER AND LYCON.
11XV. PAIN.
23SEMELE.
12XVI. PROPHETS WHO CANNOT SING.
24NOTES.
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