Ode from Anacreon
Anacreon is a science fiction novel by Thomas James Wise, set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the stars. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Anacreon, who is sent on a mission to explore a mysterious planet. Along the way, he discovers a strange and powerful alien race, and must use his wits and courage to survive. Along the way, he also discovers the secrets of his own past, and the truth about the universe he inhabits.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Classical Literature, Romanticism · 85 words
First lines
The earth to drink does not disdain, The trees drink of the earth full fain.
Of the light air the sea drinks free, The red sun drinketh from the sea,
And the red sun, at pride of noon, I've seen drunk up by the pale moon.
Then why, friend, with me prove in ire, That I to drink too feel desire?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Classical Literature, Romanticism, Literary Criticism
- Length: 85 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The title of the book, 'Ode from Anacreon', suggests that the book is a collection of poems written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon.
- Classical Literature — The book is written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, making it a work of classical literature.
- Romanticism — The book is written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, who was known for his romantic poetry.
- Literary Criticism — The book is written by Thomas James Wise, who is a literary critic, suggesting that the book may contain literary criticism.
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Poetry · air · desire · disdain · drink · drinketh · drinks · drunk · earth · fain · feel · free