The poem explores the myth of Thetis, a sea-nymph who attempts to prevent her son Achilles from going to war by dressing him in fire-proof armor. However, his heel remains unprotected and he is eventually killed in battle. The poem delves into themes of fate, mortality, and the inevitability of human suffering.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Fantasy