The Angel in the House

Name: The Angel in the House
Author: Coventry Patmore

By Coventry Patmore

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A long narrative-lyric poem that follows courtship, marriage, and domestic life while advancing an ideal of conjugal love and the devoted wife. Composed as episodic cantos and shorter prelude lyrics, it interleaves scenes of social occasions, private tenderness, and household duties with reflective passages that treat affection as a moral and spiritual force. Themes include duty, constancy, service, and the sanctity of home, presented through descriptive detail, devotional rhetoric, and occasional irony. The work culminates in marriage and the consolidation of domestic harmony, portraying intimate partnership as both personal fulfillment and social ideal.

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.