Topic Notes

• The Transitoriness of Man-Made Things and the Permanence of Nature in 'Thyrsis'How does Arnold represent a contrast between the transitoriness of man-made things and the permanence of nature in 'Thyrsis'?  Or, how does Arnold present the contrast between the man-made things and the objects of nature[Expand...]
• “Thyrsis” as an Elegy.What is elegy? Discuss “Thyrsis” as an elegy. Elegy is a kind of poem that talks about sadness and loss. It's like a song of sorrow, often written to remember someone who has died. Elegies[Expand...]