Thyrsis

Thyrsis

Matthew Arnold

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781120943491
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Thyrsis: A Monody And The Scholar Gypsy is a book written by Matthew Arnold and published in 1910. The book consists of two poems, Thyrsis and The Scholar Gypsy, both of which are considered to be among Arnold’s best works. Thyrsis is a monody, which is a type of poem that is written in honor of someone who has died. The poem is a tribute to Arnold’s friend, Arthur Hugh Clough, who died in 1861. Thyrsis is a pastoral elegy that describes the beauty of nature and the sadness of losing a friend. The poem is written in a melancholic tone and reflects Arnold’s own grief over his friend’s death.The Scholar Gypsy is a narrative poem that tells the story of a scholar who leaves his studies and becomes a gypsy. The poem is based on a legend that Arnold heard while studying at Oxford University. The Scholar Gypsy is a romantic and nostalgic poem that celebrates the freedom and adventure of the gypsy lifestyle. Overall, Thyrsis: A Monody And The Scholar Gypsy is a collection of two beautiful and poignant poems that explore themes of loss, friendship, nature, and freedom. The book is a testament to Arnold’s skill as a poet and his ability to capture the essence of human emotions and experiences through his writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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