"Sohrab and Rustum and Other Poems" by Matthew Arnold is an assemblage of poems, both narrative and lyrical, created in the early 1900s. The prominent poem, "Sohrab and Rustum," recounts the sorrowful tale of a heroic son and his long-separated father, exploring ideas of destiny, self-discovery, and intense family ties within a world of war. Arnold crafts a poetic experience, mixing traditional storytelling techniques with profound emotional depth. The collection begins by detailing Arnold's life and his respected position as a poet and literary thinker. As "Sohrab and Rustum" begins, we are shown Sohrab, a youthful Tartar fighter, as he gets ready for war, driven by the hope of meeting his father, the famous Persian hero Rustum, whom he has never encountered, aiming to either fight him or gain honor. The scene is set with an underlying sense of doom, hinting at the heartbreaking meeting that will happen as father and son unknowingly head towards a monumental battle.
Matthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum and Other Poems
By Matthew Arnold
In a world of conflict, a tragic poem tells of a hero and his estranged father, encapsulating themes of fate, identity, and the anguish of familial bonds, leading to a monumental battle.
Summary
About the AuthorMatthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
Matthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. He has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
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