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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Aristarchus (the Name of the Mountain in the Moon) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1887 CE.
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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: Fairly Easy (7th 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