Autarkeia by Frederic Manning (1934)
Autarkeia is a novel by Frederic Manning that explores the themes of war and human nature. The story follows a young soldier named Private Bourne as he experiences the horrors of World War I on the Western Front. Through his eyes, we see the brutality of combat, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the psychological toll of warfare. Manning's writing is vivid and visceral, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of battle in a way that is both harrowing and poignant. Overall, Autarkeia is a powerful meditation on the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary Fiction · 217 words
First lines
[Greek: autarkeia]
I am alone: even ranked with multitudes: And they alone, each man.
So are we free.
For some few friends of me, some earth of mine, Some shrines, some dreams I dream, some hopes that emerge From the rude stone of life vaguely, and tend Toward form in me: the progeny of dreams I father; even this England which is mine Whereof no man has seen the loveliness As with mine eyes: and even too, my God Whom none have known as I: for these I fight, For mine own self, that thus in giving self Prodigally, as a mere breath in the air, I may possess myself, and spend me so Mingling with earth, and dreams, and God: and being In them the master of all these in me, Perfected thus.
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Autarkeia is listed on Textopian as a poem by Frederic Manning, dated 1934 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary Fiction, Spiritual, Psychological
- Length: 217 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetic works.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential concepts such as self-identity, freedom, and the individual's relationship with the divine and the world.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is introspective and reflective, focusing on the inner thoughts and emotions of the narrator.
- Spiritual — The text delves into the narrator's personal relationship with God, indicating a spiritual exploration.
Tags
philosophy · self-sufficiency · existentialism · individualism · autonomy · society · human nature · freedom · isolation · self-discovery · introspection · personal growth