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1.Note down the difference of all the war poets?
Wilfred Owen : Horror of trench, gas warfare, loss of faith, fear of death.
Rupert Brook: Patriotism, Unbroken Glory.
Wilfrid Wilson: Guilt, Madness, death, Injury, Sense of identity.
Siegfried Sassoon: death, Horror, sympathy for soldiers, Religious Authority.
Ivor Gurney: Grueling Monotony of day-to-day military life, Religious authority
Name of Poet
Differences
Wilfred Owen
(1893-1918)
the pity of War, fear, the horror of and trauma of War, brutal reality, the enduring myth that War is Glorious.
Ivory Gurney
(1890-1937)
death would be preferable to carrying on in the war, using monologue narrative style, using some colloquial language
Siegfried Sassoon
(1886-1967)
Some poems reflects his disillusionment with the war, the horror and brutality of trench, using epistolary technique.
Wilfred Wilson Gibson
(1878-1962)
his plain style coming to be recognized as a principal ‘Georgian’ characteristic
Rupert Brooke
(1887-1915)
Patriotism and Nationhood
Compare any two poems with reference to the subject, style of writing and patriotism.
About the poet
Siegfried Sassoon is best remembered for his angry and compassionate poems about World War I, which brought him public and critical acclaim. Avoiding the sentimentality and jingoism of many war poets, Sassoon wrote of the horror and brutality of trench warfare and contemptuously satirized generals, politicians, and churchmen for their incompetence and blind support of the war. He was also well known as a novelist and political commentator. In 1957 he was awarded the Queen’s Medal for Poetry.
The hero
Subject
The hero poem subject is death, and pain associated the war. the poem divide in to three Stanzas. the poem hero is a death.
Jack fell as he'd have wished," the Mother said,
And folded up the letter that she'd read.
"The Colonel writes so nicely." Something broke
In the tired voice that quavered to a choke.
She half looked up. "We mothers are so proud
Of our dead soldiers." Then her face was bowed.
In first stanza The poem "The Hero” by Siegfried Sassoon features a mother who receives news of her son's passing in the war. The letter she receives from the Colonel makes the mother think that died as he would have wanted. The Colonel’s letter, as well as the words of the Officer who delivers it to her, make it seem like her son, Jack, was a hero. The mother grieves the loss of her son, but she says she is proud of him, adding that mothers are always proud of their dead soldiers .
Quietly the Brother Officer went out.
He'd told the poor old dear some gallant lies
That she would nourish all her days, no doubt.
For while he coughed and mumbled, her weak eyes
Had shone with gentle triumph, brimmed with joy,
Because he'd been so brave, her glorious boy.
In the second stanzas about the brother officer introduced how to lies the mother had died his the son. In last stanza jack In the second stanza the brother officer is introduced and he has lied to the mother about how her son had died. The brother officer is patronising to the mother in this stanza because he lies straight to her face about how her son had died and he is doing it so she would not suffer anymore.
He thought how "Jack," cold-footed, useless swine,
Had panicked down the trench that night the mine
Went up at Wicked Corner; how he'd tried
To get sent home; and how, at last, he died,
Blown to small bits. And no one seemed to care
Except that lonely woman with white hair.
In the last stanza the brother officer is remembering how Jack had behaved in his last days. The brother officer portrays Jack as being a coward in his last days on the battlefields and this contradicts what he told the mother. The last stanza also shows that Jack tried to get home because of the hardships of war but died before he could. The last stanza also shows that no one cares about what happened to Jack except his mother the ‘Lonely woman with white hair’.
Style of Writing:
This poem reflects his disillusionment with the war. Like much of Sassoon’s poetry, this work is written in a simple, clear, straightforward style. As the opening line suggests, the poem uses the kind of language actually spoken by “real” human beings.
Patriotism:
The poem is a anti - war poem in poem saw the mother be a proud feel is his son jack he died in the war against the fighter. Patriotic poem in poet reality to a war to a everybody and mother proud and fell situation in poet describe.
Second Poem : The Dulce et Decorum est
"Dulce et Decorum est" is a poem written by Wilfred Owen during World War I, and published posthumously in 1920. The Latin title is taken from Ode of the Roman poet Horace and means "it is sweet and fitting". It is followed by pro patria mori, which means "to die for one's country".
Subject
The Horror and Trauma of War. The limits of patriotism: The ideals of war spread by patriotism and propaganda, Owen argues, serve only to perpetuate the suffering of those who fight.
The realities of war: Owen’s descriptions of war are horrific, and he does not shy away from depicting its inhumane deaths and ultimate futility in full relief.
Style of writing
The style of "Dulce et Decorum est" is similar to the French ballade poetic form.
Patriotism
This poem is after war situations in the poem and struggle the soldier in life focused on the story one soldier agonizing death and behind the death of the solider. this poem horrible so called the ' horror a war' .
Do you find any such regional poem/movies/web series/songs which can be compared to any one of the poems given here. Also, give a proper explanation of the similarity.
There is song of the movie, Uri :The Surgical Strike directed by Aditya Dhar, staring by Vicky Kaushal. The movie is based on true historical moment in 2016, a year after it was released.Here are the lyrics:
मैं लड़ जाना, मैं लड़ जाना
है लहू में इक चिंगारी
ज़िद से जुनूँ तक है जाना
हर कतरा बोल रहा
(मैं लड़ जाणा, मैं लड़ जाणा
मैं लड़ जाणा...)
छल्ला सिरते बन के
कफन जद तुरया तन के
मौत नू वज्जाँ मारे
वे थर थर कँपदे सारे
छल्ला सिरते बन के...
ये दिल की मशालें
जोश से जला के
जलती लपटों को हमने
हाथों में है थाम लिया
है वो कर जाणा
कि सारा ज़माना
फिर देगा मिसाला यारों
सबको अपने नाम दियाँ
ओ मैं लड़ जाणा, मैं लड़ जाणा
है लहू में इक चिंगारी...
मैं लड़ जाना, मैं लड़ जाना
ज़िद से जुनूँ तक है जाना
मैं लड़ जाना, मैं लड़ जाना
ज़िद से जुनूँ तक है जाना
मैं लड़ जाना, मैं लड़ जाना
छल्ला सिरते बन के...
Translation:
I am gonna fight, I am gonna fight,
There is strong sparkle in my blood,
That convinces me to give my best,
Even eveyer single drop says.
I am gonna fight.
When Challa(a passionate soul) moved out,
he was ready to die.
He plays with fire,
Which makes everybody
to be afraid of him.
I am going to fight this.
Lightening up these lanterns with our passions,
We have held the live flames in our hands.
We have to something memorable,
So we are remembered in the world for good.
I am gonna fight....
It's a desire in my blood.
With my passion I am gonna do the best Even the drops tell me.
When the Challa moved, he has decided already to fight till die
He plays danger..
That makes all feel afraid.
The Fear - Wilfred Wilson Gibson:
I do not fear to die
'Neath the open sky,
To meet death in the fight
Face to face, upright.
But when at last we creep
Into a hole to sleep,
I tremble, cold with dread,
Lest I wake up dead.
This poem leads the subject of heroism like in lyrics given above. Both, poem and from lyrics, very first line shows the confidence and nature of sacrificing themselves to the Nation we can see in both speakers. The passionate soul we can see in both. In poem, the line,;To meet death in the fight; and in the lyrics,the repeating of ,'I am gonna fight.' seems similar to describe the speaker or the worrier's devotion and sacrifice towards their Nation. 'he was ready to die,he plays with fire,' and 'To meet death in the fight' again present the very Idea about death that they do not afraid from death. Both lyrics and poem have this kind of some similarities.
W.B. Yeats was an Irish poet, playwright, and senator who was a central figure in the Celtic Twilight movement and one of the leading voices of 20th-century English-language poetry. Yeats is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century and his works often explore themes of love, death, and the occult. Some of his most famous works include "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," "When You Are Old," "The Second Coming," and "Sailing to Byzantium."
W.B. Yeats was born on June 13, 1865, in Dublin, Ireland.
He died on January 28, 1939, in Roque rune - Cap-Martin, France at the age of 73.
W.B. Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923 "for his always inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation." The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually to an author from any country who has produced in the field of literature "the most outstanding work in an ideal direction." Yeats' works are known for their themes of love, death, and the occult, as well as their powerful imagery and musicality. His contributions to modernist literature and his ability to give voice to the Irish cultural and national identity were also factors in his winning the Nobel Prize.
Poems :
"The Second Coming"
Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.
Surely some revelation is at hand ;
Surely the Second Coming is at hand.
The Second Coming! Hardly are those words out
When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi
Troubles my sight: somewhere in sands of the desert
A shape with lion body and the head of a man,
A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun,
Is moving its slow thighs, while all about it
Reel shadows of the indignant desert birds.
The darkness drops again; but now I know
That twenty centuries of stony sleep
Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,
And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?
Outka makes it clear that the pandemic wasn’t “forgotten”—it just went underground. Reading as a pandemic poem.
"The Second Coming" is a poem written by W.B. Yeats, first published in 1919 in his collection "Michael Robartes and the Dancer". It's a canonical poem. The poem is widely regarded as one of Yeats' masterpieces and a cornerstone of Modernist poetry.
The poem explores themes of disillusionment, societal change, and spiritual turmoil, and is often interpreted as a meditation on the aftermath of World War I and the decline of Western civilization.
The famous line "The center cannot hold" reflects Yeats' concern about the loss of tradition and the chaos that was emerging in the world around him.
The line "The center cannot hold" from W.B. Yeats's poem "The Second Coming" refers to the idea of societal and cultural decay and the loss of stability in the world. It suggests that the central values, beliefs, and norms that previously held society together are no longer able to maintain their influence and control, leading to a breakdown of order and the rise of chaos. The line is often interpreted as a commentary on the sense of uncertainty and upheaval in the aftermath of World War I and the decline of Western civilization. He indicates that the digression of social values is very harmful.
The lines suggest that the loss of stability and moral authority has led to a sense of moral decay and a rise of evil. The lines are often interpreted as a commentary on the aftermath of World War I and the decline of Western civilization, reflecting a sense of disillusionment.
They describe a society in which traditional values and norms have broken down and the once virtuous and moral individuals have lost their sense of purpose and conviction, while those who are considered evil or wicked are full of conviction and drive.
That means good people lose their faith and evil is motivated to do bad things.
The poem describes a world that is falling apart, and Yeats uses vivid imagery to evoke a sense of chaos and uncertainty. The "vast image out of Spiritus Mundi" refers to a vision of the future that Yeats sees, and the "shape with lion body and the head of a man" represents a monstrous creature that is coming into being.
The creature's "gaze blank and pitiless as the sun" suggests that it is indifferent to human suffering, and the "shadows of the indignant desert birds" suggest that it is causing widespread destruction.
The final lines of the poem are particularly haunting, as Yeats suggests that the creature's arrival has been foretold by the "twenty centuries of stony sleep" - a reference to the two thousand years that have passed since the birth of Christ. The "rough beast" that is slouching towards Bethlehem is a symbol of chaos and destruction, and the poem ends on a note of uncertainty and dread, as Yeats wonders what kind of world this creature will bring forth when it is born.
Bethlehem- Where Jesus Christ first born.
"On Being Asked for a War Poem"
I think it better that in times like these
A poet's mouth be silent, for in truth
We have no gift to set a statesman right;
He has had enough of meddling who can please
A young girl in the indolence of her youth,
Or an old man upon a winter’s night.
A rhyme scheme ABC, ABC and written in Iambic Pentameter. The first three lines refer to the poet’s attitude to writing about war; the next three lines write on the self-imposed limits of the poet’s interventions in the world. (Analysis)
His (W.B.Yeats) line ‘We have no gift to set a statesman right’ is a forerunner to Auden’s famous line that ‘poetry makes nothing happen’, and the similarity is no coincidence: Auden makes that well-known statement in his elegy for W. B. Yeats, written in 1939.
"On Being Asked for a War Poem" was written in 1915, during the early years of World War I. The poem explores Yeats' struggle with the expectations placed upon him as a poet to write about the war.
In the poem, Yeats begins by acknowledging the request for a war poem, but quickly expresses his hesitation to write one. He suggests that war poems are not as simple as they may seem, and that the subject matter is difficult for a poet to approach. He also suggests that war is not a suitable subject for poetry, as it is an ugly and violent experience.
Yeats then goes on to describe the complexity of war, stating that it is not simply a matter of good versus evil. He suggests that war is a struggle between two opposing forces, both of which may believe they are fighting for what is right. He describes the horror and tragedy of war, and suggests that it is not something that can be easily captured in a poem.
The final stanza of the poem contains a powerful image of a soldier who has died in battle, and the futility of the conflict in which he fought. Yeats suggests that there is no glory in war, and that the true tragedy lies in the loss of life that it causes.
Why he wrote this poem?
He wrote the poem "On Being Asked for a War Poem" in response to a request for him to write a poem about the ongoing World War I. At the time, Yeats was living in Ireland, which was not directly involved in the war, and he had mixed feelings about it.
Yeats was deeply affected by the war and the senseless loss of life it caused. He was also struggling with his own role as a poet in the midst of such a devastating event. In the poem, Yeats expresses his hesitation to write a war poem, as he believes that war is not a suitable subject for poetry.
Yeats was a complex and politically engaged poet, who used his work to explore his thoughts on Irish nationalism and other political issues. In the context of his wider body of work, "On Being Asked for a War Poem" can be seen as part of his larger commentary on the devastating effects of war and the human condition in general.
Yeats wrote this poem to express his own personal feelings about war and the difficulties he faced as a poet in addressing such a challenging subject. The poem also reflects Yeats' larger political and philosophical concerns, which were a central focus of his work.
An Archetype is a literary a device in which a character is created based on a set of qualities or traits that are specifics and indentifiable for readers.
Carl Jung believed thatArchetypesare part of humanity's collective unconscious or memory of universal experiences. For example .Hero
Archetypal criticism is a literary theory that focuses on the analysis of symbols, themes, and characters within literature, emphasizing the recurring patterns and universal symbols that appear across different cultures and time periods. The approach is rooted in the concept of archetypes, which are recurring symbols, motifs, or themes that have a common cultural or psychological significance.
life, Religion and Marrige.
Best Examples of Ramayana and Mahabharata
Ram: Perfect and idol man that's the reason why his called maryada purushotam ram
Sita: idol women and idol wife
Ravan: evelness
Lakshman: Perfect Brother
This archetype is commonly found in Hindu mythology."
Night,Darkness,Fear,Ensecurity
Day is a symbol of New Life
New Day
New Thoughts
New strength
New possibilities
There are some reality in every country like in colour "Blue is commonly associated with boys, while pink is associated with girls."
Archetypal Criticism is similar to
psychoanalytic theory sigmund freud
carl jung collective unconscious
The Golden Bough by Sir James George Frazer
concept of Death and Rebirth is common in all religion
5 realms in Literature
Human
Animals
Vegetation
Mineral
Water
Human
When discussing romance and tragedy, the spectrum of human emotions comes into view. While happiness seems to surround us from all directions, it is when tragedy is the topic of conversation, or satire is involved, that the human essence emerges, often personified as a villain.
Animals
When we talk about comedy or romance, the scene often takes on a pastoral setting with simple animals like sheep, peacocks, or cats. However, when the discussion shifts to tragedy or satire, the same animals transform into figures resembling hunters—loyal wolves, majestic eagles, or cunning hawks, for instance.
Vegetation
When discussing vegetation in comedy, it is often portrayed in the form of a vibrant garden. However, in satire, the same vegetation takes on a different guise, transforming into a dark and ominous forest.
Mineral
When delving into romance or comedy and mentioning minerals, they are often depicted as precious or shiny stones. However, when the conversation shifts to tragedy or satire, the focus turns to minerals in the form of mountains and rocks.
Water
When we observe water in the context of romance or comedy, it is often portrayed as serene rivers, lakes, and streams. However, when utilized in satire or tragedy, it takes on the turbulent form of storms, oceans, and seas.
This illustrates the concept of archetypes in storytelling.
The archetypal critic analyzes literature to identify and interpret recurring symbols, themes, and characters known as archetypes, revealing universal meanings and connections across different cultures and time periods.
Interprets archetypal symbols in literature.
What is Frye trying to prove by giving an analogy of 'Physics to Nature' and 'Criticism to Literature'?
Northrop Frye, a prominent literary critic, draws an analogy between physics and nature on one hand and criticism and literature on the other to highlight the relationship between the study of literature and the natural world. In his work, Frye is emphasizing the idea that just as physics is concerned with understanding the underlying principles and laws governing the natural world, literary criticism is concerned with understanding the underlying structures and principles governing literature.
Frye suggests that criticism should aim to reveal the fundamental principles and archetypal patterns within literature, much like how physics seeks to unveil the laws of nature. By drawing this analogy, Frye underscores the systematic and structural aspects of literary analysis, encouraging critics to explore the deeper, universal elements that transcend individual works.
Essentially, Frye is making the point that literary criticism, like physics in the study of nature, should aspire to uncover the inherent laws and patterns that govern the realm it seeks to understand, which, in this case, is literature.
Share your views of Criticism as an organized body of knowledge. Mention the relation of literature with history and philosophy.
Criticism, as an organized body of knowledge, encompasses the systematic study and evaluation of various forms of artistic expression, with literature being a central focus. It involves analyzing and interpreting literature to understand its meanings, cultural context, and broader implications. The relation of literature with history and philosophy plays a crucial role in shaping the discourse within literary criticism.
1. Literature and History:
- Literature is deeply connected to history as it often reflects, critiques, or responds to the cultural, social, and political contexts of its time. Historical events, societal changes, and cultural shifts influence the themes, characters, and narratives found in literature.
- Literary criticism, within this context, involves examining how works of literature engage with historical events, shape cultural perceptions, and contribute to the understanding of different periods in history.
- Critics may explore how literature serves as a record of human experiences, offering insights into the values, conflicts, and dynamics of specific historical epochs.
2. Literature and Philosophy:
- Literature and philosophy share a symbiotic relationship, as both explore fundamental questions about human existence, morality, and the nature of reality.
- Literary works often engage with philosophical ideas and themes, providing a space for philosophical exploration through characters, dialogues, and narrative structures.
- Literary criticism, in connection with philosophy, involves the analysis of how literature grapples with philosophical concepts and contributes to philosophical discourse.
- Philosophical ideas may be embedded in the themes of a novel, the moral dilemmas faced by characters, or the exploration of existential questions in a poem.
3. Interdisciplinary Nature of Literary Criticism:
- Literary criticism is inherently interdisciplinary, drawing insights from history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and other fields. This interdisciplinary approach enriches the understanding of literature as a complex cultural product.
- Historical criticism examines how literature reflects and shapes historical contexts, while philosophical criticism delves into the philosophical underpinnings of literary works.
- Literary critics may employ historical and philosophical lenses to analyze the socio-cultural, political, and ethical dimensions of literary texts.
4. Literature as a Mirror and Critique:
- Literature serves as a mirror that reflects societal norms, cultural values, and historical events. It also operates as a critique, challenging prevailing ideologies and questioning established norms.
- Literary criticism, through various methodologies, explores how literature engages with, challenges, or reinforces cultural, historical, and philosophical constructs.
In summary, the study of literature within the framework of criticism is deeply intertwined with history and philosophy. Literary critics analyze how literature reflects historical realities, engages with philosophical ideas, and contributes to the ongoing conversation about the human experience. The interdisciplinary nature of literary criticism allows for a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationships between literature, history, and philosophy.
Briefly explain the inductive method with an illustration of Shakespeare's Hamlet's Grave Digger's scene.
The inductive method in literary analysis involves deriving general principles or conclusions from specific examples or observations. In other words, it starts with specific instances and moves towards broader generalizations.
Illustrating the inductive method using Shakespeare's "Hamlet," specifically the Grave Digger's scene, might involve the following:
1. Specific Observation:
- The critic observes a particular scene, like the Grave Digger's scene in "Hamlet," where Hamlet encounters gravediggers while reflecting on mortality.
2. Detailed Analysis:
- The critic analyzes the details of the scene, examining Hamlet's interactions, the symbolism of the grave, and the themes related to death and existentialism.
3. Identifying Patterns:
- Through the inductive process, the critic identifies patterns, recurring themes, and motifs specific to the Grave Digger's scene, such as Hamlet's contemplation of mortality and the dark humor employed by Shakespeare.
4. Generalization:
- Based on the specific observations and patterns identified in the Grave Digger's scene, the critic may make broader generalizations about Shakespeare's use of grave symbolism, his exploration of existential themes, or his blending of tragedy and humor.
5. Broader Implications:
- The inductive method then allows the critic to consider how the observations from the Grave Digger's scene contribute to broader themes in the entire play or even across Shakespeare's body of work.
In summary, the inductive method involves moving from specific observations to broader generalizations, allowing literary critics to uncover deeper patterns and meanings within a work of literature or across different works by the same author.
Briefly explain the deductive method with reference to an analogy to Music, Painting, rhythm, and pattern. Give examples of the outcomes of the deductive method.
The deductive method in literary analysis involves starting with a general premise or theory and applying it to specific instances to draw conclusions. In the context of an analogy to music, painting, rhythm, and pattern, we can explore how deductive reasoning works in literary criticism.
Imagine a critic has a general premise that suggests the use of certain rhythmic and patterned elements in literature is analogous to the composition of music or the structure of a painting.
The critic then examines specific instances in a literary work, looking for rhythmic patterns, repeated motifs, or structured elements similar to musical composition or visual art.
The critic analyzes the chosen work, focusing on elements like the use of language, imagery, symbolism, and narrative structure to identify instances that align with the general premise.
Example Outcomes:
The deductive method may reveal that certain symbols in the text consistently represent specific themes or concepts, akin to how musical motifs can convey emotions.The critic might observe a rhythmic flow in the narrative structure, where events unfold in a patterned sequence, similar to the rhythm in music composition.Comparing to Visual Art: Deductive reasoning could lead to comparisons between the organization of elements in literature and the visual patterns found in paintings, highlighting the use of literary techniques as a form of artistic expression.
Overall Outcome:
The deductive method, in this case, helps the critic validate or refine the initial premise about the similarities between literature, music, and painting. It allows for a broader understanding of how literary elements can be structured and patterned, enhancing the overall appreciation of the work.
In summary, the deductive method involves starting with a general hypothesis and applying it to specific examples, enabling literary critics to draw conclusions about the broader patterns and structures within a given work of literature.
Refer to the Indian seasonal grid (in the blog). If you can, please read a small Gujarati, Hindi, or English poem from the archetypal approach and apply the Indian seasonal grid to the interpretation.
Here's a short Gujarati poem inspired by the archetypal approach, exploring the seasons:
Title: "ઋતુઓનો નૃત્ય" (Dance of Seasons)
સ્રષ્ટિના પ્રારંભમાં, વસંતનો આગમ,
જીવનની વાતચીત, મોકલો પ્રથમ.
રંગીન ફૂલોનો નઃરૃત્ય, યુવાનીનો આદાન-પ્રદાન,
શ્રૃંગારમય પરંપરા, અમર રચના.
ઉત્સાહપૂર્ણ ગ્રીષ્મ, યોદ્ધાનો સાથ,
ઉજળાયામાનનો કથા, વીર ની મોડ.
ધન્યવાદ મૂર્તિઓ, અદભૂત મેરા,
તપાસ સમર્થના, ગળે જોવાય.
વર્ષાઓનો શોક, મોસાંની આરજ,
આદિત્યમય આકાશ, સર્જનાત્મક બાણ.
દુઃખનો આગમન, પુનર્નિર્માણનો સાકારાત્મક,
પ્રકૃતિનો ચક્ર, સંકલનમાં આદિત્ય.
શરદનો શ્વાસ, પત્તાઓનો વિદ્યા,
છૂટાછે સંસાર, સમયના વર્તમાન.
હરિતકારો ચંદ્ર, જન્માનો શ્રેષ્ઠ,
ચયન માટે શરદ, વચ્ચે પથ પર.
હેમન્તની શાંતિ, સ્વપ્નનો અભ્યાસ,
પ્રકૃતિના અમર સ્વરૂપ, અંધકારનો દાન.
મૂકવાનો સમય, સમર્પણનો ક્ષણ,
હેમન્તનો અરામ, સૃષ્ટિનો અમૃત.
Interpretation:
- The poem follows the archetypal approach, presenting the seasons as embodiments of universal themes.
- Vasanta (Spring): Describes the emergence of life and the youthful spirit through vibrant flowers.
- Grishma (Summer): Depicts the fiery tale and hero's journey, akin to the valor and battles won in summer.
- Varsha (Monsoon): Illustrates tears and renewal, connecting with monsoon's cleansing and rebirth.
- Sharad (Autumn): Reflects on the golden wisdom and the archetype of making choices in autumn.
- Hemanta (Winter): Portrays the restful time, resembling winter's silent echoes and dreams.
This poem explores the eternal dance of seasons, each embodying archetypal qualities found in the natural world.
University of Toronto. Helen Kemp Frye (1910-1986). Victoria University Library Special Collections (F12) Helen Kemp Frye fonds. Retrieved on: january 27, 2024
