Altarwise by Owl-Light by Dylan Thomas
The narrative revolves around a young man's journey through the Welsh landscape, exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and the human condition. The story delves into his inner world, where he grapples with existential questions and confronts the darkness within himself. Through his experiences, the protagonist seeks to reconcile his own mortality with the mysteries of life and death.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1944 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Religious · 1,616 words
First lines
I / Altarwise by owl-light in the halfway-house / The gentleman lay graveward with his furies: / Abaddon in the hang-nail cracked from Adam, / And, from his fork, a dog among the fairies,
The atlas-eater with a jaw for news, / Bit out the mandrake with tomorrow's scream.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Religious, Symbolism, Surrealism
- Length: 1,616 words
- Structure: 1 section, 44 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as metaphor, imagery, and rhythm.
- Modernist — The text exhibits characteristics of Modernist literature, including complex imagery, fragmented structure, and themes of existentialism.
- Religious — The poem contains numerous references to religious themes and figures, such as biblical allusions and spiritual metaphors.
- Symbolism — The work is rich in symbolic language, using symbols to convey deeper meanings and abstract concepts.
Tags
Poetry · Symbolism · Imagery · Mythology · Folklore · Dreamlike · Surrealism · Enigmatic · Whimsical · Lyrical · Language · Experimentation