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English Songs and Melodies - "Joys of the Past", 1858. Creator: Unknown. English Songs and Melodies - "Joys of the Past", 1858. Creator: Unknown
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English Songs and Melodies - "Joys of the Past", 1858. Creator: Unknown. English Songs and Melodies - "Joys of the Past", 1858. Creator: Unknown
English Songs and Melodies - "Joys of the Past", 1858. Illustration to sheet music. Joys of the past! are they vanish'd for ever? Flow'rets soon gather'd, and sooner decay'd : Ripples of light upon Time's flowing river, Lost with the breath o'er its bosom that stray'd? No! there are hours in the heart's happy sadness When they return, amid sunshine and rain; Memory, bright as a rainbow of gladness, Spans the dark sky with their beauty again. Visions of glory, half-cloud and half-splendour, Flash on the soul looking back through the years: Hopes that were lofty, and loves that were tender, Gleam through the haze of our passionate tears. Vainly, oh, vainly our hearts would restore them; Fair though they glitter, how quickly they're gone! Echoes that die with the music that bore them, Lights that are darken'd the moment they've shone!'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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an exquisite illustration from the 1858 publication "English Songs and Melodies," captivates the heart with its poignant reflection on the transient nature of joy and happiness. The creator of this evocative image remains unknown, adding to its enigmatic allure. The illustration accompanies the lyrics of a poem that ponders the fleeting nature of past joys and the power of memory to bring them back to life. The image depicts a serene river, its surface dappled with ripples of light, mirroring the passage of time. The words of the poem, "Joys of the past! are they vanish'd for ever?" echo the questions that linger in the minds of those who look back on their lives. The answer, as the poem suggests, is a resounding no. Memories, bright and beautiful, span the dark sky and bring past joys back to life, even amid sunshine and rain. The illustration is reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, with its attention to detail and use of rich colors. The poetic words and the hauntingly beautiful image work together to evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia, inviting the viewer to reflect on their own past and the joys that have shaped their lives. The image is a poignant reminder that even as the moments of our lives pass by, the memories we carry with us remain, bright and beautiful, spanning the dark sky of our memories. This illustration was first published in the "Illustrated London News," a renowned British weekly newspaper, in 1858. It is a testament to the power of art to capture the human experience and evoke deep emotions, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical illustrations or Victorian-era art.
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