Time Chronicled in a Skull
"Time Chronicled in a Skull" is a poem written by Fanny J. Crosby, an American blind poet and hymn writer. The poem explores the concept of time and how it can be measured through various means, including the human body. The speaker of the poem reflects on the passing of time and how it affects the body, leading to death. Despite the somber theme, the poem offers a message of hope and eternal life through Jesus Christ.
By Fanny J. Crosby · First published 1897 · Genre: Speculative Fiction, Mystery, Horror · 338 words
First lines
A skull was once placed in my hand and I placed a watch inside it. The thoughts that came to me then were afterward written out in a poem.
Why should I fear it? Once the pulse of life Throbbed in these temples, pale and bloodless now. Here reason sat enthroned, its empire held O'er infant thought and thought to action grown: A flashing eye in varying glances told The secret workings of immortal mind.
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Time Chronicled in a Skull is listed on Textopian as a poem by Fanny J. Crosby, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Fanny J. Crosby
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Speculative Fiction, Mystery, Horror, Science fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 338 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Speculative Fiction — The title suggests a non-traditional and potentially futuristic or otherwise speculative aspect to the plot.
- Mystery — The idea of 'Time Chronicled in a Skull' suggests an unearthing of past events and secrets.
- Horror — The usage of 'Skull' in the title hints at possible involvement of death and potentially eerie themes.
- Science fiction — The concept of time being chronicled within an object might imply a science fictional time manipulation aspect.
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historical fiction · time travel · skull · chronicle · history · fiction · novel · literary · classic · poetry · religion · spirituality