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Artemis To Actaeon And Other Verse

Artemis To Actaeon And Other Verse

Wharton, Edith

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General Poetry

Publisher Price: $13.99

ISBN10: 9374839350
ISBN13: 9789374839355
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.14 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Artemis to Actaeon and other verses is a poetry collection that deeply explores themes of life, mortality, love, and human existence through classical mythology and historical references. The title poem recounts the tragic fate of Actaeon, who suffers severe consequences for witnessing the goddess Artemis in her divine form, highlighting the inaccessibility of divine knowledge and the power of the gods. The verses emphasize themes of transgression, punishment, and the fragile boundary between the mortal and divine. Other poems in the collection, such as those focusing on historical figures, weave personal introspection with narratives of sacrifice, redemption, and philosophical reflection. Edith Wharton's lyrical style combines rich imagery and classical allusion to evoke profound musings on grief, love, immortality, and the pursuit of truth. The collection invites readers to contemplate the complexities of human emotion and the delicate balance between sacred and mortal life, rendered with poignant lyricism and philosophical depth.

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