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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE ANGEL IN THE HOUSE: BOOK 1. CANTO 12. PRELUDE. THE CHURL, by COVENTRY KERSEY DIGHTON PATMORE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: This marks the churl; when spousals crown
Last Line: Was not in the woman, but the chace.
Subject(s): Courtship
First Line: This marks the churl; when spousals crown
Last Line: Was not in the woman, but the chace.
Subject(s): Courtship
This marks the Churl: when spousals crown
His selfish hope, he finds the grace,
Which sweet love has for even the clown,
Was not in the woman, but the chace.
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