India's Love Lyrics: The Immortal Poems of Laurence Hope (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025479224)

"India's Love Lyrics the Immortal Poems of Laurence Hope" is an evocative collection of verse that captures the intense passion, longing, and sensory richness of the Indian subcontinent through a Western romantic lens. Written by Adela Florence Nicolson under the pseudonym Laurence Hope, these poems became a literary sensation at the turn of the 20th century, bridging the gap between Victorian poetic traditions and an exoticized, vibrant Orientalism. The collection is most famous for the "Kashmiri Song," a piece that achieved global renown for its haunting imagery and emotional depth.

The poems explore themes of unrequited love, tragic beauty, and the overwhelming power of desire. Hope's writing is distinguished by its rhythmic fluidity and its ability to conjure the sights and sounds of historic India-from the cool waters of the Shalimar to the sun-drenched plains. Each lyric serves as a testament to the author's deep fascination with the region's culture and landscapes, translated into a style that is both dramatic and intimate. This work remains a classic of romantic literature, offering a unique window into the colonial-era aesthetic and the timeless complexities of the human heart.

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Author: Byam Shaw
ISBN-10: 102547922X
ISBN-13: 9781025479224
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2026
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.45d