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The White Sail, and Other Poems

1887

Louise Imogen Guiney

The White Sail, and Other Poems

The White Sail, and Other Poems

Louise Imogen Guiney

1887

British Literature, Poetry

The White Sail, and Other Poems is a collection of poetry by Louise Imogen Guiney, first published in 1887. This 19th-century work features lyrical and narrative poems that delve into themes of love, longing, and the human experience, often enriched by classical references. The collection opens with a narrative poem about Ægeus, who anxiously awaits news of his son Theseus's journey to Crete, exploring deep emotional currents such as parental love and the interplay of fate and choice.

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