The Unknown Eros

Name: The Unknown Eros
Author: Coventry Patmore

By Coventry Patmore

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About This Book

The collection gathers lyric and narrative poems that probe erotic, spiritual, and intellectual facets of love, blending domestic reverie, mythic meditation, and religious reflection. It opens with a preface on the poet’s use of catalectic verse and a proem that frames subsequent pieces. Book I offers intimate scenes, seasonal meditations, and elegiac addresses; Book II advances philosophical and devotional treatments of desire, rite, and soul, including poems that evoke classical figures and theological themes. Throughout, concise formal experiments, varying metres, and recurring rhymes shape a contemplative voice that alternates tenderness, moral seriousness, and metaphysical inquiry.

About the Author

Coventry Patmore

Coventry Patmore was an English poet and critic, best known for his work in the Victorian literary scene. His most famous poem, "The Angel in the House," reflects his views on love and domesticity, capturing the idealized role of women during the era. Patmore's poetry often explores themes of love, spirituality, and the nature of art, as seen in his essays collected in "Principle in Art, Etc." He contributed significantly to the literary heritage of his time, with works like "The Unknown Eros" and "The Victories of Love, and Other Poems" further showcasing his lyrical prowess and philosophical insights.