Arthur: A Short Sketch of His Life and History in English Verse of the First Half of the Fifteenth Century
Arthur: A Short Sketch of His Life and History in English Verse of the First Half of the Fifteenth Century
Arthur: A Short Sketch of His Life and History in English Verse of the First Half of the Fifteenth Century is a historical verse narrative written in the mid-19th century, drawing on the legends of King Arthur. The poem recounts Arthur's life from his conception to his crowning, focusing on his legendary battles, the establishment of the Round Table, and his conflicts with foes like Mordred. This work intertwines history with myth, emphasizing themes of honor, loyalty, and the fleeting nature of glory, making it a significant piece in the Arthurian romance tradition.
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“At the temple there is a poem called "Loss" carved into the stone. It has three words, but the poet has scratched them out. You cannot read loss, only feel it.””
— Unknown
“The heart dies a slow death, shedding each hope like leaves until one day there are none. No hopes. Nothing remains.””
— Unknown
“This is why dreams can be such dangerous things: they smolder on like a fire does, and sometimes they consume us completely.””
— Unknown
“Adversity is like a strong wind. I don't mean just that it holds us back from places we might otherwise go. It also tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that afterward we see ourselves as we really are, and not merely as we might like to be.””
— Unknown
“He was like a song I'd heard once in fragments but had been singing in my mind ever since.””
— Unknown
“Grief is a most peculiar thing; we’re so helpless in the face of it. It’s like a window that will simply open of its own accord. The room grows cold, and we can do nothing but shiver. But it opens a little less each time, and a little less; and one day we wonder what has become of it.””
— Unknown
“I don't know when we'll see each other again or what the world will be like when we do. We may both have seen many horrible things. But I will think of you every time I need to be reminded that there is beauty and goodness in the world.””
— Unknown
“I dont think any of us can speak frankly about pain until we are no longer enduring it.””
— Unknown
“We lead our lives like water flowing down a hill, going more or less in one direction until we splash into something that forces us to find a new course.””
— Unknown
