Telesila by Hilda Doolittle (1926)
The novel revolves around the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. It explores themes of identity, morality, and the human condition through a non-linear narrative structure. The story delves into the complexities of relationships, love, and desire, often blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Classical Literature, War Literature · 749 words
First lines
_In Argos -- that statue of her; at her feet the scroll of her love-poetry, in her hand a helmet._
War is a fevered god who takes alike maiden and king and clod, and yet another one, (ah withering peril! ) deprives alike, with equal skill, alike indifferently, hoar spearsman of his shaft, wan maiden of her zone, even he, Love who is great War's very over-lord.
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Telesila is listed on Textopian as a short story by Hilda Doolittle, dated 1926 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hilda Doolittle
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Classical Literature, War Literature, Romantic Literature, Feminist Literature
- Length: 749 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Classical Literature — The themes and references are rooted in ancient Greek mythology and history, particularly involving figures like Ares and Eros.
- War Literature — The narrative explores the impact of war, personifying it as a fevered god and examining its effects on individuals and society.
- Romantic Literature — The text delves into the complexities of love, contrasting it with war and exploring its power and limitations.
Tags
Ancient Greek Mythology · Feminist Literature · Poetic Prose · Experimental Fiction · Stream-of-Consciousness · Modernism · Symbolism · Mythological Retelling · Female Empowerment · Greek Culture · Literary Experimentation · Psychoanalytic Themes