Sunday, May 6, 2001

Memorial Verses Comments

Rating: 2.9

Goethe in Weimar sleeps, and Greece,
Long since, saw Byron's struggle cease.
But one such death remain'd to come;
The last poetic voice is dumb--
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Matthew Arnold
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Francie Lynch 20 August 2017

I have stood at Wordsworth grave in Grassmere. There is a sign pointing to it. But no sign can bring us that way better than this poem. And one should read this poem while standing there, knowing the power of words.

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Captain Cur 20 August 2017

A beautifully written and philosopical memorial highlighting the strengths and flaws of these three great poets and their differing effects on society. Perhaps Arnold is suggesting and moaning the death of the Age of Romantic Poetry with the loss of these poets each of which had a powerful effect on his writings.

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Ramesh T A 20 August 2017

Tribute to Poets like Byron, Goethe and Wordsworth in his own critical style, Matthew Arnold stands unique among modern poets of the world!

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Subhas Chandra Chakra 20 August 2017

It is not only a tribute to the three great poets, but also a real-time adoration of the truth and love for creativity.

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Bernard F. Asuncion 20 August 2017

Such a memorable poem.... thanks for posting....

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Liza Sudina 20 August 2017

Great tribute to three poets, representing the force, sage mind and healing power of the truth. It's very uplifting by its energetic rhythm and overflowing love to poetry and people!

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Edward Kofi Louis 20 August 2017

Like the thunder's roll! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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