The Men-Made Gods
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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The Men-Made Gods is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1896 CE.
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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: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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.
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Fantasy · Romance · Adventure · Philosophy · Spirituality · Mystery · Supernatural · Fiction · Novel · Classic · Literary · American Literature