Invocation (Poems from Mardi)
The collection of poems explores themes of love, nature, and the human condition through a series of lyrical and introspective pieces. The poems often express a sense of longing and melancholy, while also celebrating the beauty of the natural world. They are characterized by their use of rich imagery and symbolism, which adds depth and complexity to the emotional and philosophical themes explored in the work.
By Herman Melville · First published 1857 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Romanticism · 267 words
First lines
Ha, ha, gods and kings; fill high, one and all; Drink, drink! shout and drink! mad respond to the call!
Fill fast, and fill full; 'gainst the goblet ne'er sin; Quaff there, at high tide, to the uttermost rim: - Flood-tide, and soul-tide to the brim!
Who with wine in him fears? who thinks of his cares?
Who sighs to be wise, when wine in him flares?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Herman Melville
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Romanticism, Philosophical, Mythological
- Length: 267 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The poem employs irony and exaggeration, particularly in its depiction of gods and kings, to critique societal norms.
- Romanticism — The poem emphasizes emotion, individualism, and a celebration of nature and the senses, aligning with Romantic themes.
- Philosophical — The poem explores existential themes, such as the nature of wisdom and the human condition, through its imagery and symbolism.
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Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Verse · Free Verse · Symbolism · Nature Imagery · Spirituality · Meditative · Philosophical · Existential · Mythological