About Algernon Charles Swinburne
Algernon Charles Swinburne (5 April 1837 – 10 April 1909) was an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. He wrote several novels and collections of poetry such as Poems and Ballads, and contributed to the famous Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica. Swinburne wrote about many taboo topics, such as l…
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Poetry & Stories
from Anactoria
Yea, thou shalt be forgotten like spilt wine,Except these kisses of my lips on thine
Ave Atque Vale
In Memory of Charles BaudelaireNous devrions pourtant lui porter quelques fleurs;
A Ballad of Death
Kneel down, fair Love, and fill thyself with tears,Girdle thyself with sighing for a girth
A Ballad of François Villon, Prince of All Ballad-Makers
Bird of the bitter bright grey golden mornScarce risen upon the dusk of dolorous years,
Before Parting
A month or twain to live on honeycombIs pleasant; but one tires of scented time,
About Algernon Charles Swinburne
Swinburne wrote about many taboo topics, such as lesbianism, cannibalism, sado-masochism, and anti-theism. His poems have many common motifs, such as the ocean, time, and death. Several historical people are featured in his poems, such as Sappho ("Sapphics"), Anactoria ("Anactoria"), Jesus ("Hymn to Proserpine": Galilaee, La. "Galilean") and Catullus ("To Catullus").
Algernon Charles Swinburne: Quick Answers
Who is Algernon Charles Swinburne?
Algernon Charles Swinburne (5 April 1837 – 10 April 1909) was an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. He wrote several novels and collections of poetry such as Poems and Ballads, and contributed to the famous Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
When was Algernon Charles Swinburne born?
Algernon Charles Swinburne was born on 5 April 1837.
Where can I read Algernon Charles Swinburne's poetry?
Kavishala has 11 poems and stories by Algernon Charles Swinburne, free to read on this page, along with selected quotes you can share.
Poems & Stories by Algernon Charles Swinburne
from Anactoria
Yea, thou shalt be forgotten like spilt wine,Except these kisses of my lips on thine
Ave Atque Vale
In Memory of Charles BaudelaireNous devrions pourtant lui porter quelques fleurs;
A Ballad of Death
Kneel down, fair Love, and fill thyself with tears,Girdle thyself with sighing for a girth
A Ballad of François Villon, Prince of All Ballad-Makers
Bird of the bitter bright grey golden mornScarce risen upon the dusk of dolorous years,
Before Parting
A month or twain to live on honeycombIs pleasant; but one tires of scented time,
A Cameo
There was a graven image of DesirePainted with red blood on a ground of gold
A Channel Crossing
Forth from Calais, at dawn of night, when sunset summer on autumn shone,Fared the steamer alert and loud through seas whence only the sun was gone:
Choriambics
Love, what ailed thee to leave life that was made lovely, we thought, with love?What sweet visions of sleep lured thee away, down from the light above?
The Complaint of Lisa
There is no woman living that draws breathSo sad as I, though all things sadden her.
Cor Cordium
O heart of hearts, the chalice of love's fire,Hid round with flowers and all the bounty of bloom;
Dead Love
Dead love, by treason slain, lies stark,White as a dead stark-stricken dove:
Selected Quotes by Algernon Charles Swinburne (चुनिंदा उद्धरण)
Yea, thou shalt be forgotten like spilt wine,Except these kisses of my lips on thine
In Memory of Charles BaudelaireNous devrions pourtant lui porter quelques fleurs;
Forth from Calais, at dawn of night, when sunset summer on autumn shone,Fared the steamer alert and loud through seas whence only the sun was gone:
O heart of hearts, the chalice of love's fire,Hid round with flowers and all the bounty of bloom;
Kneel down, fair Love, and fill thyself with tears,Girdle thyself with sighing for a girth
There was a graven image of DesirePainted with red blood on a ground of gold
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