Lone Founts (Poems from Timoleon)
The collection of poems explores themes of isolation, nature, and the human condition through a series of meditations on the natural world. It is characterized by its use of imagery and symbolism to convey complex emotions and ideas. The poems often express a sense of melancholy and longing for connection with others. The work is notable for its use of classical allusions and references to ancient Greek culture.
By Herman Melville · First published 1856 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Classical · 88 words
First lines
Though fast youth's glorious fable flies, / View not the world with worldling's eyes; / Nor turn with weather of the time.
Foreclose the coming of surprise: / Stand where Posterity shall stand; / Stand where the Ancients stood before, / And, dipping in lone founts thy hand, / Drink of the never-varying lore: / Wise once, and wise thence evermore.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Herman Melville
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Classical, Reflective
- Length: 88 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as meter, rhyme, and imagery.
- Philosophical — The themes explore timeless wisdom, the passage of youth, and the perspective of posterity, reflecting on human experience and knowledge.
- Classical — References to 'the Ancients' and 'never-varying lore' suggest an engagement with classical themes and ideas.
- Reflective — The poem encourages introspection and contemplation of one's place in time and history.
Tags
Ancient Greece · Classical Literature · Poetry Collection · Philosophy · Existentialism · Human Condition · Mortality · War · Violence · Sacrifice · Heroism · Greek History