Undying One and Other Poems

Published in 1830, 'Undying One and Other Poems' is the second collection by Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton, a notable Victorian poet and social reformer. The title poem explores the legend of the Wandering Jew, a figure condemned to wander the earth until Judgment Day. Norton's work reflects her personal struggles and societal issues, particularly in relation to women's rights, influenced by her own experiences with marriage and divorce. Her poetry garnered attention from contemporaries like Tennyson and Dickens, marking her as a significant literary figure of her time.