The Hermit of the Thebaid
The poem tells the story of a hermit who lives in solitude in the Thebaid region of Egypt. He has renounced worldly life and seeks spiritual enlightenment through contemplation and prayer. Despite his isolation, he remains connected to nature and the world around him. His existence serves as a reminder of the importance of simplicity and detachment from material possessions.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1867 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Spiritual, Narrative Poetry · 840 words
First lines
O STRONG, upwelling prayers of faith, From inmost founts of life ye start, -- The spirit's pulse, the vital breath Of soul and heart!
From pastoral toil, from traffic's din, Alone, in crowds, at home, abroad, Unheard of man, ye enter in The ear of God.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Spiritual, Narrative Poetry, Philosophical, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 840 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The work explores themes of faith, prayer, and the presence of God in everyday life.
- Spiritual — It delves into the spiritual journey of the hermit and his realization of divine love and connection.
- Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story of transformation and human connection through a narrative structure.
- Philosophical — It reflects on the nature of existence, love, and the relationship between man and God.
Tags
Ancient Egyptian Setting · Christianity · Desert Hermitage · Eastern Orthodox Christianity · Egyptian Desert · Faith · Hermitage · Historical Fiction · Literary Classic · Meditation · Monasticism · Nature