Tag Archives: Victorian Age

Hanging Rock Picnic

Posted on May 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

  Hanging Rock Picnic by Michael Romani Like luminescent flowers in still life Bridal veil symbols waiting to become wives In a layer between viewers and the scene The girls poised on the precipice, If you know what I mean … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Poetry of Robert Browning

Posted on December 12, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The English poet and playwright Robert Browning was born May 7, 1812 and passed on December 12, 1889. We have previously discussed Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Victorian age poetry and his mastery of dramatic monologue.  Please see the prior … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – Sir Walter Scott – Thomas Carlyle

Posted on November 17, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Born on December 4, 1795, Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, translator, historian, and mathematician before passing on  February 5, 1881.   He was a gifted lecturer who provided many varied insights during the Victorian age.  One … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Tides – Lord Kelvin

Posted on August 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Go, wondrous creature! mount where Science guides; Go measure earth, weigh air, and state the tides; Instruct the planets in what orbs to run, Correct old Time, and regulate the sun;…” – Alexander Pope, Essay On Man Who would have ever … Continue reading →

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Verbis Diablo

Posted on June 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The following was written as part of an ongoing series that attempts to capture the essence of the old Victorian Age penny dreadful style stories in the form of a poem.  In this particular instance, it is based on an … Continue reading →

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