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Undying One and Other Poems

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Undying One and Other Poems by Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton is a collection of emotionally charged poems that explore themes of love, loss, and longing. Norton's poetic voice is both powerful and vulnerable, drawing readers in with its raw honesty and depth of feeling.

The poems in this collection are beautifully crafted, with evocative language and vivid imagery that bring the emotions and experiences of the speaker to life. Norton's use of rhyme and meter adds a lyrical quality to the poems, enhancing their impact and making them a pleasure to read aloud.

One of the standout poems in the collection is "Undying One," a hauntingly beautiful ode to lost love that lingers in the mind long after reading. Norton captures the ache of heartbreak with poignancy and grace, weaving together words that resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken heart.

Overall, Undying One and Other Poems is a powerful and moving collection that showcases Norton's talent as a poet. Her words have the ability to touch the soul, leaving a lasting impression on readers and drawing them into the depths of her emotions. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates poetry that speaks to the heart and soul.

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“The Byron of our modern poetesses," was the verdict of Henry Nelson Coleridge, the eldest son of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, writing in an 1840 issue of The Quarterly Review about the poet Caroline Norton. Born Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Sheridan in 1808, she was the granddaughter of the famous Irish playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan. On their introduction to London Society, Caroline and her two sisters were dubbed The Three Graces for their beauty and accomplishments. Her disastrous marriage to George Norton in 1827 ultimately led to her campaigning successfully to change those Laws of England relating to Divorce, child custody and women's property rights. Caroline and her tragic experiences and life were the inspiration for many works by Victorian writers including Alfred Tennyson, William Makepeace Thackeray, Benjamin Disraeli, Charles Dickens and George Meredith. She died in 1877.

"The Undying One and Other Poems" published in 1830 was her second book. The title poem is an epic based on the legend of the Wandering Jew, the sinner who is doomed to roam the earth until Judgment Day.


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