India's Love Lyrics (eBook)

Laurence Hope (Autor)

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2022
56 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654718137-8 (EAN)

Infos

In Laurence Hope's 'India's Love Lyrics,' readers are treated to a collection of romantic and melancholic poetry that captures the essence of love and longing in the context of British colonial India. Written in a lyrical and evocative style, Hope transports readers to a world of exotic landscapes and passionate emotions, drawing on themes of yearning, separation, and cultural clash. The poetic form and elegant language used in the book reflect the author's deep appreciation for Indian culture and her own experiences living in the country. Laurence Hope, a pseudonym for Adela Florence Nicolson, was an English poet who spent several years in India where she developed a fascination with the country's customs and traditions. The poems in 'India's Love Lyrics' are a testament to her admiration for Indian culture and her love for the land and its people. Hope's personal connection to the material shines through in the heartfelt verses that capture the beauty and complexity of love. I highly recommend 'India's Love Lyrics' to readers who appreciate poetic exploration of love, longing, and cross-cultural experiences. Laurence Hope's work offers a unique and poignant perspective on the interactions between British and Indian cultures during the colonial era, making it a compelling read for poetry enthusiasts and those interested in colonial literature.

Autor

Laurence Hope, born Adela Florence Cory in 1865, was an English poet deeply inspired by the landscapes, culture, and experiences of life in British India. Married to Colonel Malcolm Hassels Nicolson, Hope gained considerable insight into Anglo-Indian society which she eloquently expressed in her poetry. Under the pseudonym 'Laurence Hope,' her work drew from the passion and mystique of the Indian subcontinent, inextricably linking love and longing with the vivid tapestry of Eastern life. Her most renowned collection, 'India's Love Lyrics' (1901), exhibited these themes with sensual and at times melancholic verses that captivated readers with their exoticism and heartfelt emotion. Hope's verse often reflects the tragic nuances of love, blending her personal despair from an unhappy marriage and the loss of her children. Unfortunately, her life mirrored the tragic intensity of her work, ending in her suicide in 1904. Hope's literary style is characterized by its romantic imagery, steeped in the symbolism and allure of her adopted homeland, echoing the greater human experience of love, loss, and yearning. Her work remains a poignant chronicle of colonial India, encapsulating the convergence of Eastern and Western sensibilities during a time of tumultuous cultural intersection.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: Adela Florence Nicholson • Bengali culture • British India • British Raj literature • colonial era literature • Cultural fusion • Emotional Expressions • English literature • exotic love poems • India • Indian English Poetry • indian poetry • India's Love Lyrics book • Laurence Hope poems • Love poems • lyrical poetry collection • orientalist verse • Poetry • Romantic poetry • Romantic Verses • South Asian Literature • vivid imagery