Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HIS OWN EPITAPH, by AESCHYLUS Poet's Biography First Line: One aeschylus, athenian born Last Line: Who tried and found it good. Subject(s): Epitaphs; Self | ||||||||
ONE AEschylus, Athenian born, Son of Euphorion, Lies under this memorial stone In Gela's fields of corn. At Marathon a sacred wood His courage will declare, Or ask the Medes, with braided hair, Who tried and found it good. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A CAPELLA by JUAN FELIPE HERRERA AFTER LOOKING UP INTO ONE TOO MANY CAMERAS by HICOK. BOB FOR A TALL HEADSTONE by JOHN HOLLANDER SELF-EMPLOYED by DAVID IGNATOW WHY CAN'T I BE by DAVID IGNATOW THE SEVEN AGAINST THEBES: CHORUS by AESCHYLUS |
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