A Red,Red Rose -shortsummary

                       Unit -1 (Poem)

           A Red,Red Rose - Robert Burns

 

Introduction : "A Red, Red Rose" is a poem written by Robert Burns, published in the year 1794 as a part of an anthology of Scottish folk songs that were accompanied by musical compositions. Burns's poem was influenced by traditional Scottish songs he had encountered in rural areas, as well as by ballads that had been published during his time. 

 

Structure : The poem adopts the structure of a ballad and is intended to be vocalized.

 

Outline : The text portrays the speaker's profound affection for their beloved and assures that this love will last beyond human existence and the lifespan of the earth, remaining perpetually vibrant and unwavering. 

 

Overview : The speaker characterizes his  love, directed towards a person,emotions he experience for that person, as exquisite, vibrant, and newly blossomed, akin to a freshly bloomed flower. This love is as delightful as a melodious composition performed by a proficient musician.The speaker's profound and intense desire for the beloved is fueled by her exceptional beauty. This love is so enduring that it will persist until the oceans have completely evaporated.  No matter how the world falls apart and the seas evaporate, the speaker will always love the beloved,his love will persist until their own lives have ceased and even after all human life has ceased.The speaker bids farewell to his beloved, emphasizing that she is the only true love of his life span.The speaker expresses his goodwill towards her during their temporary separation.  By promising to come back, the speaker reiterates his unwavering love, no matter how far or how long the trip is.