Queen and huntress, chaste and fair, Now the sun is laid to sleep, Seated in thy silver chair, State in wonted manner keep: Hesperus entreats thy light, Goddess, excellently bright.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A poetic tribute to the moon goddess asking her to keep her state while the sun sleeps.
- In plain terms
- This poem addresses the moon as a goddess resting at night.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate nature and celestial bodies as timeless figures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does this poem feel?
- What does the moon symbolize?
Another view
Modern readers may find the mythological references dated.
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