The Pearl by Sophie Jewett
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Jewett, Sophie, 1861-1909
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"The Pearl" by Sophie Jewett is a modern rendition of a Middle English poem originally written during the latter half of the 14th century. This lyrical and elegiac poem tells the story of a grieving father lamenting the loss of his young daughter, symbolically represented as a precious pearl. The translation seeks to preserve the intricate stanzaic...
contemporary readers. In the narrative, the speaker reflects on the deep sorrow and longing he feels after losing his daughter, whom he idealizes as the epitome of beauty and virtue, akin to a flawless pearl. As he mourns, he experiences a dream-like vision in which he encounters his daughter in a paradisiacal realm, filled with breathtaking landscapes and divine joy. The daughter, now a radiant figure, reassures him that her essence remains close, even as she resides in a heavenly state free from earthly sorrow and sin. Through this interaction, themes of love, loss, redemption, and the journey towards spiritual understanding emerge, culminating in a poignant exploration of the relationship between earthly experiences and celestial hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Daniel Rivera
4 weeks agoThis is one of those books where the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. Time very well spent.
Karen Anderson
1 month agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. I learned so much from this.
Robert Harris
4 months agoAfter years of reading similar books, the examples used throughout the text are practical and relevant. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Elizabeth Williams
4 months agoI almost skipped this one, yet it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. This felt rewarding to read.
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Mary White
5 months agoAs someone who rads a lot, the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.