Two Epigrams of Fealty by Dylan Thomas
The poems explore the complexities and nuances of loyalty, duty, and devotion, often blurring the lines between love and obligation. They delve into the psychological dynamics of relationships where one person feels bound to another by a sense of responsibility or commitment. The tone is introspective and sometimes melancholic, reflecting on the weight of these obligations and the emotional toll they can take.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1946 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Literary Criticism · 164 words
First lines
(i) Upon King Julian's Return From Stebbing / From fourteen Great Danes he came to me.
To be, small, local Hamlet? O, not to be!
(ii) King Juan Advocates King Felipe / She'll do this, she'll do that: / People sigh in the local vat; / But Shiel is this, and Shiel is that / Cries the vocal King with his golden hat.
Galsworthy & Gawsworth / Galsworthy's verse I find unworthy. ‘Fust is' / My verdict on his verse: skinned game, by justice.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique and mock societal figures and norms.
- Literary Criticism — The work includes commentary on other literary figures, evaluating their contributions and styles.
- Historical — References to historical figures and events are used to provide context and depth.
Tags
Poetry · Wales · Welsh Literature · 20th Century Poetry · Modernism · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Alliteration · Assonance · Enjambment · Free Verse
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1946 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Literary Criticism, Historical
- Length: 164 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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