Sister Rosa: A Ballad

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Sister Rosa: A Ballad – Enjoy a Work of Literary Beauty through a True Classic



Percy Bysshe Shelley was the rock star of gothic horror in 1810, when his novel, The Rosicrucian, appeared and became one of his most well-known literary works. Chapter two of that novel contained a curious ballad. Extremely well-written and insightful, Sister Rosa: A Ballad became just as popular as the novel itself over time, and is still seen today as an exceptional portrayal of classic, Frankenstein-like motifs that have captivated readers throughout the past two centuries.

The novel focuses around the outcast Wolfstein – the main character of the book – who seeks the secret of immortality from an alchemist named Ginotti. The poem, however, is a metaphoric work of exceptional literary art that paints a gloomy picture focusing on death and sorrow, as well as the mourning of past events and opportunities that are only like ghosts for the dark Monk portrayed in the poem.

Masterfully written to instantly instill a chilling atmosphere that will make you feel like you are actually in the cell with the Monk, awaiting the cold hands of death, the ballad is a solemn depiction that pierces the sands of time, resounding with those interested in the Goth horror genre even today. Shelley seems to know precisely which words to use to subdue his reader, leading him into the experience of death itself and to the musings about the divine and its opposite, that often accompany those who believe they are about to die.

The poem contrasts with the book’s main ideals, having to do with the pursuit of immortality, however, it also hints at the deep fear of death and of the unknown reality that lies beyond mortality, a fear that is often found behind the search for defeating death. Undoubtedly one of the most symbolically rich poems of this genre, Sister Rosa is a ballad you will not fail to enjoy.
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