The Men-Made Gods by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The story revolves around a young woman who rejects the traditional societal norms and expectations imposed on her. She refuses to marry a wealthy man chosen by her family and instead pursues a romantic relationship with a poor but talented artist. The novel explores themes of individuality, free will, and the constraints placed on women during that era.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, War · 235 words
First lines
Said the Kaiser's god to the god of the Czar: / ‘Hark, hark, how my people pray. / Their faith, methinks, is greater by far / Than all the faiths of the others are; / They know I will help them slay.'
Said the god of the Czar: ‘My people call / In a medley of tongues; they know / I will lend my strength to them one and all. / Wherever they fight their foes shall fall / Like grass where the mowers go.'
Then the god of the Gauls spoke out of a cloud / To the god of the King nearby: / ‘Our people pray, tho' they pray not loud; / They ask for courage to slaughter a crowd, / And to laugh, tho' themselves may die.'
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, War, Philosophical, Satire
- Length: 235 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Religious — The text discusses gods and religious themes, including faith and divine intervention.
- War — The narrative revolves around the context of war and the involvement of different nations.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep questions about faith, morality, and the human condition.
Tags
Fantasy · Romance · Adventure · Philosophy · Spirituality · Mystery · Supernatural · Fiction · Novel · Classic · Literary · American Literature