Eros Athanatos by Frederic Manning
Eros Athanatos is a novel by Frederic Manning that explores the themes of love and death through the eyes of a young soldier during World War I. The book follows the protagonist, Private Bourne, as he navigates the horrors of war while also grappling with his own feelings of love and desire for a fellow soldier. Throughout the novel, Manning uses vivid imagery and poetic language to convey the intensity of both the physical and emotional experiences of war. The book has been praised for its realistic portrayal of life in the trenches and its exploration of the human condition in times of crisis.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 236 words
First lines
As a rose bends in rain / Your face is bowed into mine arms, / Spilling its golden drops there: / And the fragrance of wet roses / Is in my nostrils, / And the long bright tendrils of your hair / Upon me.
Under my hand you tremble as a reed / When wind ruffles the water; / Such great joy floweth beneath my fingers, / And the rain passes, and the wind strews / The ripples with crimson petals / Bright as blood upon their polished silver.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Classical
- Length: 236 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, passion, and intimate connection between individuals.
- Philosophical — Explores existential themes and the transcendence of human experience through love and passion.
- Classical — The style and themes are reminiscent of classical literature, with references to gods and eternal concepts.
Tags
love · immortality · philosophy · existentialism · human experience · desire · tragedy · relationships · identity · suffering · redemption · introspection