The Undiscovered Country by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea of a spiritual realm that exists beyond the physical world, where souls reside after death. The speaker describes this realm as a beautiful and peaceful place, where love and joy reign supreme. The poem also touches on the theme of longing and yearning for a lost loved one, with the speaker expressing a deep desire to be reunited with them in the afterlife.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1892 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 167 words
First lines
Man has explored all countries and all lands, / And made his own the secrets of each clime. / Now, ere the world has fully reached its prime, / The oval earth lies compassed with steel bands, / The seas are slaves to ships that touch all strands, / And even the haughty elements, sublime / And bold, yield him their secrets for all time, / And speed like lackeys forth at his commands.
Still, though he search from shore to distant shore, / And no strange realms, no unlocated plains / Are left for his attainment and control, / Yet is there one more kingdom to explore. / Go, know thyself, O man! there yet remains / The undiscovered country of thy soul!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Exploration
- Length: 167 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes revolve around self-exploration and the human condition.
- Inspirational — The work encourages introspection and personal growth.
- Exploration — The metaphor of undiscovered lands is used to discuss inner discovery.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Romanticism · Philosophical · Spiritual · Mysticism · Optimistic · Inspirational · Motivational · Uplifting · Thought-Provoking · Contemplative