by Whitman · Cluster: Heroism · Hero · Last Stand
Abstract
Like an ancient Greek beacon hailing a hero, the poet lifts a kindled brand from Manhattan’s shore to an Old Poet.
Connections
Topoi: Immortality Through Verse Archetypes: Hero Motifs: Fire Themes & Concepts: Heroism, Artist and Society Forms & Genres: Lyric Historical References: Ancient Greece, Classical Antiquity
Testo integrale / Full text
Cluster: SANDS AT SEVENTY
As the Greek’s signal flame, by antique records told,
Rose from the hill-top, like applause and glory,
Welcoming in fame some special veteran, hero,
With rosy tinge reddening the land he’d served,
So I aloft from Mannahatta’s ship-fringed shore,
Lift high a kindled brand for thee, Old Poet.