The Bride by Samuel Rowlands

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Author Rowlands, Samuel, 1570?-1630?
Contributor Potter, Alfred Claghorn, 1867-1940
Title The Bride
Note Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Starner, Phil Petersen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Bride" by Samuel Rowlands is a poem written in the early 17th century, specifically around 1617. It is primarily a dialogue poem that explores themes related to marriage, virginity, and women's roles in society. Through the voices of various characters, it addresses the contrasting lifestyles and responsibilities of married women versus unmarried maidens, providing insight into the social dynamics of the time. The narrative unfolds in a dialogue form where the Bride advocates for the joys and virtues of marriage, challenging the hesitant maidens who express their preference for single life. In response, the maidens voice various concerns about fidelity and the nature of men. The poem references the legendary birth of Merlin to illustrate the consequences of pride and disempowerment through single life. Ultimately, the Bride articulates eight key duties of wives in nurturing harmonious marriages, emphasizing loyalty and partnership. While it may not reach great poetic heights, Rowlands' work offers a glimpse into the societal expectations and gender roles prevalent in the early 17th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 8189
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 19, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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