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Title:
The Hours of Fiammetta
A Sonnet Sequence
Credits: E-text prepared by Ruth Hart
Summary: "The Hours of Fiammetta" by Rachel Annand Taylor is a sonnet sequence written in the early 20th century. This collection immerses readers in the complex emotional landscapes and philosophical musings of femininity, love, and art through the character of Fiammetta, who navigates her innermost struggles and revelations regarding romantic idealism and the burdens of existence. The text draws heavily on poetic traditions and metaphysical themes, suggesting a rich interplay between beauty, pain, and the pursuit of self-understanding. In "The Hours of Fiammetta," the narrative unfolds through a series of sonnets that express the protagonist's existential journey as she grapples with the tensions between her desires, societal expectations, and the deeper truths of love. Fiammetta's reflections encompass a wide range of themes, including the pursuit of unattainable ideals, the clash between earthly experiences and spiritual aspirations, and the complexities of female identity within the realms of art and relationships. Her emotional evolution is marked by moments of disillusionment, a search for meaning, and ultimately, a reconciliation of her artistic passions with her personal experiences, painting a vivid and poignant portrait of a woman's inner life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Taylor, Rachel Annand, 1876-1960
EBook No.: 23392
Published: Nov 7, 2007
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Hours of Fiammetta
A Sonnet Sequence
Credits: E-text prepared by Ruth Hart
Summary: "The Hours of Fiammetta" by Rachel Annand Taylor is a sonnet sequence written in the early 20th century. This collection immerses readers in the complex emotional landscapes and philosophical musings of femininity, love, and art through the character of Fiammetta, who navigates her innermost struggles and revelations regarding romantic idealism and the burdens of existence. The text draws heavily on poetic traditions and metaphysical themes, suggesting a rich interplay between beauty, pain, and the pursuit of self-understanding. In "The Hours of Fiammetta," the narrative unfolds through a series of sonnets that express the protagonist's existential journey as she grapples with the tensions between her desires, societal expectations, and the deeper truths of love. Fiammetta's reflections encompass a wide range of themes, including the pursuit of unattainable ideals, the clash between earthly experiences and spiritual aspirations, and the complexities of female identity within the realms of art and relationships. Her emotional evolution is marked by moments of disillusionment, a search for meaning, and ultimately, a reconciliation of her artistic passions with her personal experiences, painting a vivid and poignant portrait of a woman's inner life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Taylor, Rachel Annand, 1876-1960
EBook No.: 23392
Published: Nov 7, 2007
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.