Horace I, 22 by Eugene Field (1893)
The poem describes a boy's encounter with a griffin that has come to life. The boy is initially frightened but eventually befriends the creature, and they have a joyful time together. However, their happiness is short-lived as the griffin returns to its pedestal, leaving the boy saddened by the loss of his new friend.
By Eugene Field · First published 1893 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Poetry · 217 words
First lines
Fuscus, whoso to good inclines -- And is a faultless liver -- Nor moorish spear nor bow need fear, Nor poison-arrowed quiver.
Ay, though through desert wastes he roams, Or scales the rugged mountains, Or rests beside the murmuring tide Of weird Hydaspan fountains!
Lo, on a time, I gayly paced The Sabine confines shady, And sung in glee of Lalage, My own and dearest lady.
And, as I sung, a monster wolf Slunk through the thicket from me -- - But for that song, as I strolled along He would have overcome me!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Poetry, Elegy, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 217 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love and nature, along with an emphasis on individual experience, align with Romantic ideals.
- Nature Poetry — The imagery of landscapes and natural settings is prominent throughout the poem.
- Elegy — The poem reflects on love and longing, which can evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Poetry · Social commentary · Wit · Irony · Sarcasm · Cynicism · Dark humor · Absurdity · Nonsense verse · Playful language