Since what unnumbered year Hast thou kept watch and ward And o'er the buried Land of Fear So grimly held thy guard?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A poetic question about a timeless guardian watching over a fearful, buried land.
- In plain terms
- Who has guarded the buried land of fear for ages?
- What can you take from it?
- Endless vigilance over danger is a recurring mythic theme.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the ‘buried land of fear’ represent?
- Who might be the guardian?
Another view
The vague language may limit concrete interpretation.
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