Together
Together is a novel by Robert Herrick, likely written in the early 20th century, that delves into the complexities of marriage through the eyes of bride Isabelle. The story begins with her wedding to John, capturing her conflicting emotions as she transitions from her past to her new life. The narrative explores themes of identity, intimacy, and societal expectations, revealing that marriage is more than a ceremony; it is a multifaceted union that may present unforeseen challenges. This work reflects the social customs of the United States during the 20th century.
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“Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,Old Time is still a-flying;And this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying.The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, The higher he’s a-getting,The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he is to setting.That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer;But being spent, the worse, and worst Times still succeed the former.Then be not coy, but use your time, And while you may, go marry;For having lost but once your prime, You may for ever tarry.- ””
— Robert Herrick
“If little labour, little are our gains:Man's fortunes are according to his pains.””
— Robert Herrick
“I sing of brooks, of blossoms, birds, and bowers:Of April, May, of June, and July flowers.I sing of Maypoles, Hock-carts, wassails, wakes,Of bridegrooms, brides, and of their bridal cakes.””
— Robert Herrick
“A SWEET disorder in the dressKindles in clothes a wantonness :A lawn about the shoulders thrownInto a fine distraction :An erring lace which here and thereEnthrals the crimson stomacher :A cuff neglectful, and therebyRibbons to flow confusedly :A winning wave (deserving note)In the tempestuous petticoat :A careless shoe-string, in whose tieI see a wild civility :Do more bewitch me than when artIs too precise in every part.””
— Robert Herrick
“Here we are all, by day; by night, we're hurledBy dreams, each one, into a several world.””
— Robert Herrick
“A sweet disorder in the dressKindles in clothes a wantonnessA lawn about the shoulders thrownInto a fine distraction;””
— Robert Herrick
“What's got by Justice is establisht sure;No Kingdomes got by Rapine long endure.- ””
— Robert Herrick
“Tis but a dog-like madnesse in bad Kings,For to delight in wounds and murdering.As some plants prosper best by cuts and blowes:So Kings by killing doe encrease their foes.- ””
— Robert Herrick
