"Andromeda, and Other Poems" by Charles Kingsley is a collection of poems that paints vivid pictures with words, focusing on a mix of heart-wrenching personal experiences and grand mythological stories. The first poem, "Andromeda," tells the sad story of a princess whose mother’s pride brings big trouble, showing us themes of beauty, sacrifice, and the anger of the gods. In it, we see a dark-haired Ethiopian community scared by a monster from the sea. Because of her exceptional beauty, Andromeda angers a sea goddess, forcing her parents to make the tough choice of sacrificing their daughter to save the people. The poem is filled with guilt, a mother's love, and the unfair decisions of the gods, creating a dramatic and moving mood that makes you want to explore the rest of Kingsley’s poems.
Andromeda, and Other Poems
By Charles Kingsley
A princess is offered as a sacrifice to appease vengeful gods, forcing her parents to decide whether or not to save their kingdom.
Summary
About the AuthorCharles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.
Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.
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