Tithonus by Alfred Tennyson
In this poignant poem, the speaker laments the curse of eternal life without eternal youth, a gift granted by the gods at the behest of his immortal lover. As time stretches on, he becomes a shadow of his former self, trapped in a cycle of endless days and nights, yearning for the release of death. The narrative explores themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the bittersweet nature of love, as the speaker reflects on the fading beauty of the world and the relentless march of time that leaves him isolated and weary.
- Published
- 1860
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 5-10
- Original Language
- English
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