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The poem celebrates the River Thames, highlighting its natural beauty and historical significance in the first part, with vivid imagery of its landscape and references to legends like King Arthur. The second part delves into philosophical themes, examining the river as a symbol of life and death, and addressing the impact of industrialization on nature. Peacock emphasizes the importance of preserving the Thames's beauty for future generations, making this work a poignant tribute to an iconic English landmark.
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The Genius Of The Thames, Thomas Love Peacock
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Genius Of The Thames
- Subtitle
- A Lyrical Poem, In Two Parts (1810)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Love Peacock
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781437284805
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- The poem celebrates the River Thames, highlighting its natural beauty and historical significance in the first part, with vivid imagery of its landscape and references to legends like King Arthur. The second part delves into philosophical themes, examining the river as a symbol of life and death, and addressing the impact of industrialization on nature. Peacock emphasizes the importance of preserving the Thames's beauty for future generations, making this work a poignant tribute to an iconic English landmark.