The Undiscovered Country
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: Easy (6th 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.
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Poetry · American Literature · Romanticism · Philosophical · Spiritual · Mysticism · Optimistic · Inspirational · Motivational · Uplifting · Thought-Provoking · Contemplative