Ode to the British Fleet
The poem is a tribute to the British Fleet, praising its power and grandeur. It describes the fleet's dominance of the seas, its ability to protect the nation, and its role in maintaining peace and order. The tone is one of admiration and respect, with vivid imagery used to convey the speaker's awe at the fleet's majesty.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1880 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Patriotic Literature · 349 words
First lines
‘Invisible and silent'-Mystery Surrounded that great Guardian of the Sea. That Father-Mother-of the mighty main. While loud in valley and on field and hill- And over anguished plain The battles thundered. God himself is still And hidden from men's view; and it were meet That this subliminal force Should move in utter silence on its course Invisible-Inaudible-till that hour When Time, Fate's Minister, should speak and say- ‘Come forth! and show thy power! ' When Time commands, even the gods obey.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1880 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Patriotic Literature, Historical Literature, Inspirational Literature
- Length: 349 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices such as meter, rhyme, and imagery.
- War Literature — The themes revolve around naval warfare, military strength, and victory.
- Patriotic Literature — The poem expresses national pride and admiration for the British Fleet.
- Historical Literature — The content references historical events and figures, particularly related to naval history.
Tags
Patriotism · War · Navy · British Empire · Imperialism · National Pride · Maritime History · Poetry · Victorian Era · Rhetoric · Jingoism · Military