02185cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500480015126400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550800330041652013180044953400450176765300110181285600430182399900170186623392UtSlPG20260610133534.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aTaylor, Rachel Annand,d1876-196014aThe Hours of Fiammetta :bA Sonnet Sequence 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-07  aE-text prepared by Ruth Hart  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23392  c64444d64444