“That headlong ivy! not a leaf will grow But thinking of a wreath, . . . I like such ivy; bold to leap a height 'Twas strong to climb! as good to grow on graves As twist about a thyrsus; pretty too (And that's not ill) when twisted round a comb.”
Aurora Leigh is a novel written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, combining elements of romance and social commentary. The story follows the protagonist, Aurora Leigh, as she navigates love, personal growth, and the challenges faced by women during the 19th century. The novel is renowned for its lyrical prose and its exploration of complex themes such as social reform and the struggle for women's rights. more
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a prominent English Romantic poet, was born on March 6, 1806, and died on June 29, 1861. Her poetry is renowned for its profound emotions and rich imagination, making her one of the greatest female poets of the 19th century. more
“Wall must get the weather stain Before they grow the ivy.”
“Capacity for joy Admits temptation.”
“The music soars within the little lark, And the lark soars.”
“Purple lilies Dante blew To a larger bubble with his prophet breath.”
“And lilies are still lilies, pulled By smutty hands, though spotted from their white.”