“I would not be a rose upon the wall A queen might stop at, near the palace-door, To say to a courtier, "Pluck that rose for me, It's prettier than the rest." O Romney Leigh! I'd rather far be trodden by his foot, Than lie in a great queen's bosom.”
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
“Love simply is. [...] Love and don't ask too many questions. Just love.”
“In many ways doth the full heart reveal The presence of the love it would conceal.”