The White Doe Of Rylstone - William Wordsworth - Bog

The White Doe of Rylstone: Or The Fate of the Nortons is a narrative poem written by the English Romantic poet, William Wordsworth. It was first published in 1815 and then revised and republished in 1830 and 1845. The final version was published in 1859, a few years after Wordsworth's death.The poem tells the story of the Norton family, who were supporters of the Catholic faith during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The family is forced to flee from their home in Rylstone after their patriarch, Richard Norton, is implicated in a plot to overthrow the queen. The poem focuses on the fate of the Norton family, particularly the youngest daughter, Emily, who is represented by the white doe of the title.The white doe is a symbol of innocence and purity, and Emily is portrayed as a gentle and virtuous young woman who is caught up in the political turmoil of her time. The poem explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as well as the conflict between personal beliefs and political loyalty.Wordsworth's narrative style is characterized by his use of descriptive language and his focus on the natural world. The poem is set in the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, and Wordsworth uses the landscape to reflect the emotions and experiences of the characters.Overall, The White Doe of Rylstone is a powerful and moving work of Romantic poetry that explores the complexities of human nature and the impact of historical events on individuals and families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.