(5 April 1837 – 10 April 1909).
English poet, playwright, novelist and critic.
He wrote many plays – all tragedies – and collections of poetry such as Poems and Ballads, and contributed to the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Algernon C. Swinburne (1892). Photo: wikipedia.org
In the mute August afternoon, they trembled to some undertune of music in the silver air.
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That August time, it was a delight to watch the red moons wane to white.
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And a bird overhead sang follow, and a bird to the right sang here. And the arch of the leaves was hollow, and the meaning of May was clear.
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March, master of winds, bright minstrel and marshal of storms that enkindle the season they smite.
Photo: Louiesem.com. Meaning and Context 💡:Not a Proverb: This is not a traditional proverb or saying. It is a literary creation, specifically an apostrophe (a direct address) to the month of March. Powerful Imagery: Swinburne uses strong metaphors to describe the tempestuous nature of the month of March: Master of winds: March is known for its strong winds. Bright minstrel: Perhaps a reference to the returning birdsong or the brighter light after winter. Marshal of storms: March organises and directs the storms. The paradox: The storms “enkindle the season they smite”. This suggests that the fierce spring storms are necessary to drive away winter and bring nature (the new season) to life. 🤔 Why is it often regarded as a ‘saying’? Because the line is so powerful, rhythmic and evocative, it is frequently quoted in isolation from the full poem. Consequently, it may give the impression of being a standalone proverb, whilst in fact it is a fine piece of poetry. 📚 Source and Origin:Author:Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909), a prominent English poet of the Victorian era. Work: The poem entitled ‘March: An Ode’. Publication: Published in his Collected Poetical Works (1924, posthumously). 🖋️ The Exact Line of Verse (English): The original text reads: “March, master of winds, bright minstrel and marshal of storms that enkindle the season they smite.”
Door Pieter
Mensenmens, zoon, echtgenoot, vader, opa.
Spiritueel, echter niet religieus.
Ik hou van golf, wandelen, lezen en de natuur in veel opzichten.
Onderzoeker, nieuwsgierig, geen fan van de mainstream media (MSM).
