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The Bridge of Sighs is a poem written by Thomas Hood in 1844. The poem is about the suicide of a homeless girl who jumped off the Waterloo Bridge in London. Although Thomas Hood was usually a humorous poet, towards the end of his life (died 1845) he began to write poems on poverty.
The poem also indicates that as the girl sunk into the water all sins thaat she had commited were eliminated by her death.
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When was Bridge of Sighs - Oxford - created?
Bridge of Sighs - Oxford - was created in 1914.
Which European city would one find the bridge of sighs?
The Bridge of Sighs is in Venice. I believe it lead from prison to Gallows or similar so the "sighs" were by prisoners looking out of the bridge (it is a covered bridge with windows) onto Venice for the last time. Davo
When was Bridge of Sighs - album - created?
Bridge of Sighs - album - was created in 1974-04.
Why is the bridge of sighs famous?
No. The Bridge of Sighs is the covered bridge prisoners passed through on their way from the court to the prison
Why is bridge of sighs famous?
No. The Bridge of Sighs is the covered bridge prisoners passed through on their way from the court to the prison
Are Italy's rialto bridge and bridge of sighs the same bridge?
No. The Bridge of Sighs is the covered bridge prisoners passed through on their way from the court to the prison.
What type of bridge is Bridge of Sighs?
the bridge of sighs is an arch bridge and a pedestrian bridge. it is an arch bridge because of its arch shape. its a pedestrian bridge (or foot bridge) because only pedestrians are allowed to travel on it, no cars.
What are the release dates for The Bridge of Sighs - 1908?
The Bridge of Sighs - 1908 was released on: USA: 13 October 1908
What are the release dates for The Bridge of Sighs - 1936?
The Bridge of Sighs - 1936 was released on: USA: 15 February 1936
What actors and actresses appeared in The Bridge of Sighs - 1908?
The cast of The Bridge of Sighs - 1908 includes: George Larkin
Is the bridge of sighs in Italy haunted?
The Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy has been deemed very haunted (other than the Hotel Scaninavia.) The Bridge of Sighs which once was connected to Doge's Palace to a prison. There are some visitors and town folk that say they hear groans, sighs and whispers coming from the bridge.
How many bridges are there from Rialto bridge to the bridge of Sighs?
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