Dymer by C.S. Lewis (1940)
The story follows a young man's journey to discover his true identity and purpose. He embarks on a quest to find the meaning of life, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way. The narrative explores themes of morality, free will, and the nature of good and evil.
By C.S. Lewis · First published 1940 · Genre: Fantasy, Poetry, Allegory · 9 chapters · 26,931 words
First lines
"Nine nights I hung upon the Tree, wounded with the spear, as an offering to Odin, myself sacrificed to myself. " - Havamal
[1] You stranger, long before your glance can light Upon these words, time will have washed away The moment when I first took pen to write, With all my road before me -- yet to-day, Here, if at all, we meet: the unfashioned clay Ready to both our hands; both hushed to see That which is nowhere yet come forth and be.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: C.S. Lewis
- Date: 1940 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Poetry, Allegory, Mythopoeia, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 26,931 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 296 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative incorporates fantastical elements and explores mythical themes.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, showcasing a poetic style and structure.
- Allegory — The story conveys deeper moral and philosophical meanings through symbolic characters and events.
- Mythopoeia — It creates a new mythological framework, contributing to the genre of myth-making.
Tags
Epic Poem · Fantasy · Adventure · Coming-of-Age · Mythology · Allegory · Satire · Philosophy · Mystery · Romance · Quest · Self-Discovery