In "The Complete Poetry of Emily Brontë," readers are invited into the intricate emotional landscape that defines Brontë's poetic oeuvre. This collection showcases her profound engagement with themes of nature, identity, and the human psyche, often exploring the sublime and the melancholic with a unique intensity. Written in the early Victorian era, Brontë's verse distills the essence of Romanticism while also laying groundwork for modernist sensibilities; her striking imagery and innovative use of form challenge the conventions of her time, resulting in a body of work that is both timeless and deeply personal. Emily Brontë, best known for her enduring novel "Wuthering Heights," was also a remarkable poet whose creativity flourished within the confines of Haworth Parsonage. The isolation of her upbringing, her close relationships with her sisters, and her experiences in the Yorkshire moors significantly influenced her writing, providing a rich backdrop for her exploration of complex emotions and existential reflections. Her work often reveals the tension between the individual and society, underpinned by her own struggles with isolation and a yearning for understanding. This compilation serves not only as an essential read for students and aficionados of Brontë's work but also as a revelatory experience for those seeking to understand the depth of her artistic vision. "The Complete Poetry of Emily Brontë" captures the essence of a poignant voice that resonates with inner turmoil and beauty, making it indispensable for anyone interested in the evolution of English poetry. Contents: Faith and Despondency Stars The Philosopher Remembrance A Death-Scene My Lady's Grave Anticipation The Prisoner Hope A Day Dream To Imagination How Clear She Shines Sympathy Plead for Me Self-Interrogation Death Stanzas to — Honour's Martyr Stanzas My Comforter The Old Stoic A Little While, a Little While The Bluebell Loud Without the Wind Was Roaring Shall Earth No More Inspire Thee The Night-Wind 'Aye—There It Is! It Wakes To-Night Love and Friendship The Elder's Rebuke The Wanderer From the Fold Warning and Reply Last Words The Lady to Her Guitar The Two Children The Visionary Encouragement Stanzas No Coward Soul Is Mine O God of heaven! ?Lord of Elbe, on Elbe hill Cold, clear, and blue the morning heaven Tell me, tell me, smiling child High waving heather 'neath stormy blasts bending The night of storms has past I saw thee, child, one summer day The battle had passed from the height Alone I sat; the summer day The night is darkening round me I'll come when thou art saddest I would have touched the heavenly key Now trust a heart that trusts in you Sleep brings no joy to me Strong I stand, though I have borne O Mother! I am not regretting Awake, awake! how loud the stormy morning O wander not so far away! Why do I hate that lone green dell? Gleneden's Dream It's over now; I've known it all ?This shall be thy lullaby 'Twas one of those dark, cloudy days Douglas Ride ?What rider up Gobeloin's glen ?Geraldine, the moon is shining Where were ye all? and where wert thou? Light up thy halls! 'Tis closing day O dream, where art thou now? How still, how happy! These are words The night was dark, yet winter breathed The Absent One… To the Bluebell The busy day has hurried by And now the house dog stretched once more Come hither, child; who gifted thee… Emily Brontë: Biography by Robinson