TO A BROWN BEGGAR-MAID

Series: The Poems and Prose Poems

The poem explores the juxtaposition of beauty and poverty through the lens of a beggar-maid. The speaker admires her physical attributes, highlighting her russet hair and youthful frailty, which he finds enchanting despite her destitution. He contrasts her humble attire with the opulence of courtly fashion, suggesting that her natural grace surpasses that of any noblewoman. The speaker envisions a life for her filled with admiration and desire from suitors, where she would be adorned with jewels and fine garments, yet acknowledges her current plight of wandering the streets... AI Generated Content

~1857 CE
Available in: English
Moderate

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