Hymn to Priapus by D.H. Lawrence
Hymn to Priapus is a poem by D.H. Lawrence, written in 1921. The poem is a tribute to the ancient Greek god of fertility, Priapus, and is a celebration of the power of nature and the beauty of the natural world. The poem is divided into three sections, each of which is devoted to a different aspect of Priapus. In the first section, Lawrence praises Priapus for his power and strength, and for his ability to bring fertility and abundance to the land. In the second section, Lawrence celebrates the beauty of nature, and the joy of living in harmony with it. Finally, in the third section, Lawrence expresses his admiration for Priapus and his reverence for the god's power. Throughout the poem, Lawrence uses vivid imagery and lyrical language to evoke the beauty and power of nature, and to express his admiration for Priapus.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Religious Poetry, Classical Literature · 356 words
First lines
MY love lies underground / With her face upturned to mine, / And her mouth unclosed in a last long kiss / That ended her life and mine.
I dance at the Christmas party / Under the mistletoe / Along with a ripe, slack country lass / Jostling to and fro.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious Poetry, Classical Literature, Modernist Literature
- Length: 356 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is a poem written by D.H. Lawrence, so the primary genre is poetry.
- Religious Poetry — The poem is a hymn to Priapus, a Greek god of fertility, so it is a religious poem.
- Classical Literature — The poem is based on a classical Greek god, so it is a part of classical literature.
- Modernist Literature — The poem was written by D.H. Lawrence, a modernist writer, so it is a part of modernist literature.
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