Song of Yoomy (Poems from Mardi)
The collection consists of 12 poems that explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition. The poems are written in a lyrical style and often feature imagery from the natural world. They express a sense of longing and melancholy, with a focus on the fleeting nature of life and beauty.
By Herman Melville · First published 1849 · Genre: Poetry, Elegy, Mythology · 185 words
First lines
Departed the pride, and the glory of Mardi: / The vaunt of her isles sleeps deep in the sea, / That rolls o'er his corse with a hush, / His warriors bend over their spears, / His sisters gaze upward and mourn.
Weep, weep, for Adondo is dead!
The sun has gone down in a shower; / Buried in clouds the face of the moon; / Tears stand in the eyes of the starry skies, / And stand in the eyes of the flowers; / And streams of tears are the trickling brooks, / Coursing adown the mountains. - / Departed the pride, and the glory of Mardi: / The vaunt of her isles sleeps deep in the sea.
Fast falls the small rain on its bosom that sobs,- / Not showers of rain, but the tears of Oro.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Herman Melville
- Date: 1849 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Elegy, Mythology, Romanticism
- Length: 185 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Elegy — The poem mourns the death of Adondo, expressing sorrow and lamentation, characteristic of an elegy.
- Mythology — References to Oro and the mythical setting of Mardi suggest a mythological context.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on nature, emotion, and the sublime aligns with Romantic literary themes.
Tags
American Literature · 19th Century Poetry · Poetic Narrative · Fictionalized Autobiography · Travelogue · Satire · Social Commentary · Cultural Critique · Literary Experimentation · Free Verse · Stream-of-Consciousness · Autobiographical Elements