One of the most famous Victorian poems, 'The Angel in the House' is a celebration of domesticity, motherhood, and feminine virtues. Written by Coventry Patmore, the poem tells the story of his courtship and marriage to his wife, Emily, and their life together as husband and wife. Although the poem has been criticized for its sentimentalism and narrow views of gender roles, it remains an important text for understanding Victorian attitudes toward marriage and family life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.