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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE MARCHIONESS OF BRINVILLIERS, by HERMAN MELVILLE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: He toned the sprightly beam of morning
Last Line: Her fathomless mild eyes.
Subject(s): Brinvilliers, Marie De (1630-1676)
First Line: He toned the sprightly beam of morning
Last Line: Her fathomless mild eyes.
Subject(s): Brinvilliers, Marie De (1630-1676)
He toned the sprightly beam of morning
With twilight meek of tender eve,
Brightness interfused with softness,
Light and shade did weave:
And gave to candor equal place
With mystery starred in open skies;
And, floating all in sweetness, made
Her fathomless mild eyes.
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