Aristarchus (the Name of the Mountain in the Moo
The poem explores the idea of a romantic and idealized love that transcends even death. The speaker describes a dream in which they ascend to the mountain Aristarchus on the moon, where they reunite with their beloved who has passed away. The poem expresses a deep longing for this reunion and a desire to escape the earthly realm and be with the loved one forever.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1887 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Fantasy, Science Fiction · 501 words
First lines
It was long and long ago our love began; It is something all unmeasured by time's span: In an era and a spot, by the Modern World forgot, We were lovers, ere God named us, Maid and Man.
Like the memory of music made by streams, All the beauty of that other love life seems; But I always thought it so, and at last I know, I know, We were lovers in the Land of Silver Dreams.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Philosophical, Mythological
- Length: 501 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — The text is primarily a poetic exploration of love, memory, and longing.
- Fantasy — The narrative involves fantastical elements such as otherworldly settings and ethereal bodies.
- Science Fiction — References to the moon, space, and cosmic events suggest a science fiction backdrop.
- Philosophical — Themes of existence, memory, and the nature of love are explored in a contemplative manner.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Romance · Nature · Moon · Mountain · Imagery · Symbolism · Love · Longing · Desire