The Despairing Lover - Poem
About the poet William Walsh William Walsh (1662-1708) was a critic and a poet. He studied at Wadham College, Oxford, but left the university without a degree. He was the MP for Worcestershire in 1698, 1701, and 1702. During the reign of Queen Anne, he was made 'gentleman of the horse', a post which he held till his death. Walsh is primarily known as the friend and correspondent of Alexander Pope. Walsh's famous works include Women, being a Defence of the Sex, Letters, and Poems, and Amorous and Gallant. About the poem : This poem is a lament over rejection and the grief that follows it. The poem stands out for its humorous treatment of the theme. The poet, with the use of the line breaks, describes the frustration and finally the acceptance on the part of the despairing lover. The lover is still in pain but is no longer concerned Summary The poem 'The Despairing Lover ' is written by William Walsh, a critic, and a poet. This poem is a lament over rejection and t...
