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100	1		_aMorris, William, _d1834-1896
245	1	0	_aPygmalion and the Image
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-08-30
508			_aProduced by Katie Hernandez, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Pygmalion and the Image" by William Morris is a narrative poem that explores themes of love, artistry, and the divine, written in the early 20th century. This work, included in his larger collection "The Earthly Paradise," reflects the Victorian fascination with classical legends, specifically the story of Pygmalion, a sculptor who falls in love with his own creation, a statue that eventually comes to life through divine intervention. Morris's poem delves into the spiritual connection between the creator and the created, emphasizing the beauty of craftsmanship and the nature of desire. The poem follows Pygmalion, a talented sculptor from Cyprus, who becomes disillusioned with the women around him and obsesses over his creation, an exquisite statue of a woman. As he realizes his deep longing for his artwork to be alive, he prays to Venus for help. In response, the goddess grants his wish, bringing the statue to life. The narrative explores Pygmalion's emotional turmoil, his dedication to his craft, and the fulfillment he finds in love, juxtaposed with his initial madness and isolation. The poem culminates in Pygmalion’s realization of his happiness with the living woman he once sculpted, highlighting themes of longing, fulfillment, and the transformative power of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish poetry -- 19th century
653			_aPygmalion (Greek mythology) -- Poetry
700	1		_aCarrington, Fitz Roy, _d1869-1954
700	1		_aBurne-Jones, Edward Coley, _d1833-1898
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49827
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