The Barnfield, Richard 1574-1627 creator Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard) 1820-1889 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Affectionate Shepherd" by Richard Barnfield is a pastoral poem written during the late 16th century, specifically in 1594. This work can be classified as a poetic narrative that explores themes of love and desire through the lens of pastoral life, emphasizing the beauty and simplicity of the rural setting. The poem reflects the Elizabethan poetic tradition, highlighting the emotional struggles of love within a bucolic context. The narrative centers on the character Daphnis, a shepherd who laments his unrequited love for Ganymede, a beautiful young boy. Daphnis expresses his deep affection and sorrow, grappling with feelings of desire and despair as he observes Ganymede's interactions with another, Guendolen. Through vivid imagery and lyrical verses, Daphnis invites Ganymede to accept his love, offering tantalizing visions of their shared life in nature, filled with pleasures and carefree delights. The poem ultimately portrays the tension between idealized love and the painful realities of affection, encapsulating the emotional turmoil of the shepherd in a world where true love remains elusive. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-11-23 Produced by Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Pastoral poetry, English PR Original publication data not identified a10000909 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19902 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133448.0 19902