Tithonus

Tithonus, written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson in 1860, is a poem that explores the themes of immortality and the passage of time through the lens of the mythological character Tithonus. Once loved by the goddess Eos, he was granted eternal life but not eternal youth, leading to his slow decay. This work reflects Tennyson's mastery of language and deep philosophical inquiry into the nature of existence and aging.