The Temple of Glass by John Lydgate
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"The Temple of Glass" by John Lydgate is a poem written in the late 15th century, likely around the time of the English Renaissance. This literary work features a blend of allegorical storytelling and lyrical expression, focusing on themes of love, desire, and the human experience with the divine. It explores the intricacies of emotion and relationships through a richly described narrative set within a symbolic, glass temple. In the poem, the
narrator recounts a dream in which he is transported to a temple of glass, where he encounters various lovers from myth and history, each portraying their own tales of love and heartache. The centerpiece of the narrative is the relationship between the narrator and an idealized lady, who embodies virtues of beauty and grace. The interactions within the temple are guided by the goddess Venus, who ultimately facilitates the union of lovers while offering wisdom on patience, loyalty, and the trials of love. The work captures the essence of longing and hope for love's eventual triumph over despair, showcasing Lydgate's deep engagement with both classical themes and the emerging attitudes of his own time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lydgate, John, 1370?-1451? |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05030077 |
| Title | The Temple of Glass |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Venus (Roman deity) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29552 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29552-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 371 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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