01982cam a22003013u 4500 3692 UtSlPG 20260610133115.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Rossetti, Dante Gabriel, 1828-1882 The House of Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-01-01 Produced by A. Elizabeth Warren "The House of Life" by Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a collection of sonnets and poems, crafted during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This work deeply explores themes of love, beauty, and the intertwining of life and death, reflecting Rossetti's own experiences and philosophies. Through lyrical language and vivid imagery, the poems convey the intensity of romantic relationships and the impact of time on love. The content of the book is characterized by its exploration of various dimensions of love, from passionate romance to contemplative sorrow. It begins with musings on youth and love’s exuberance and transitions into themes of change, loss, and the inevitability of death. Each poem often embodies a dialogue between the speaker and their beloved, touching upon the complexities of desire, memory, and the inevitability of separation. Rossetti’s metaphysical reflections elevate love to a near-sacred status, portraying it as a force that transcends life itself, ultimately leading to profound insights about existence and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3692 45738 45738