1. rosesarered

    rosesarered New Member

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    A studious life starts with study

    Discussion in 'The Philosophy of Writing Poetry' started by rosesarered, Aug 26, 2022.

    ...and ends in study. I've read 200-300 books. Yet in some areas I'm hopeless.

    Can anyone help with Tennyson's Sir Galahad?

    I'd like to know this sentence: 'How sweet are looks that ladies bend
    On whom their favors fall!'

    I think 'bend' is bend into a smile, ie. their lips. Should the next line have a question mark? Or does it mean...the character, who's found favour?

    Many thanks.
     
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    Seven Crowns Moderator Staff Supporter Contributor Contest Winner 2022

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    I think it means that they're directing their gaze on a guy.
    They could look at anyone, but a certain guy impresses them, so they direct their gaze to him, and he likes that.

    "Bend" is meaning "to steer the course," or something along those lines.
     
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    Ah, I've just got it by reading aloud! They smile (bestow a fondness) on whom they 'fancy'.
     
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    I got it while you were composing your post. It's amazing how your answer is similar to mine.

     
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