Original poem reprinted online here: "A Study (A Soul)" by Christina Rossetti Originally read: October 16, 2013 More information about the Poet: Christina Rossetti The poem is in the Italian sonnet form with an abba/cddc/efe/efe rhyme scheme. The break apart is distanced here -- just like the title which indicates a systematic introspection into the parenthetical soul. She stands as pale as Parian statues stand; Like Cleopatra when she turned at bay, And felt her strength above the Roman sway, And felt the aspic writing in her hand. The soul, I'm assuming, the she is described in the physical stance first. The color and the ability to stand is what's important to note, and then the context of standing is described further in -- power, like Cleopatra, both in a militaristic sense and the writing (diplomatic) sense. What does this mean for the soul? the soul seems timeless, something hi...
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