The House of Life

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The House of Life

by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

EN·~1 hours

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Description

A richly woven tapestry of poetry and philosophy, this work opens with a series of sonnets that treat love, truth, hope, fame and youth as intertwined forces shaping the human soul. The narrator’s voice moves from reverent contemplation of a single, immortal moment to vivid images of love’s throne above all worldly passions. Each stanza builds a layered meditation on how desire awakens, transforms, and seeks redemption.

The language is lush yet precise, guiding listeners through intimate scenes of bridal birth, sacred kisses and the tender tension between life and death. As the poem unfolds, the reader is invited to follow the speaker’s quest for a deeper understanding of the heart’s hope, echoing ancient myths while remaining grounded in personal feeling. The result is an immersive, lyrical journey that resonates long after the final line.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (70K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

1828–1882

A central figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, this English poet and painter brought medieval legend, vivid emotion, and rich visual detail into both his poems and his art. His work often feels dreamlike and musical, blending romance, symbolism, and a strong painter's eye for image.

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