Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley
A traveler recounts the tale of encountering a vast, ruined statue in the desert, where only the legs remain standing and the shattered visage lies half-buried in the sand. The pedestal bears an inscription boasting the mighty achievements of a once-great king, now reduced to mere remnants amidst the endless sands. The scene serves as a poignant reminder of the inevitable decline of power and the fleeting nature of human grandeur, as the surrounding desolation emphasizes the impermanence of even the most formidable empires.
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- Published
- 1818
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
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- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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