by Coleridge · Cluster: Swords and Weapons · Power and Corruption · Tyrant
Abstract
A Pindaric ode lamenting the bloodshed of 1796, prophesying divine judgement on warring tyrants and on England; themes of providence, war’s cost and patriotic dread for Albion.
Connections
Topoi: Poet as Prophet Motifs: Blood Themes & Concepts: War and its Cost, Providence, Nationalism and Patriotism Forms & Genres: Pindaric Ode Historical References: French Revolution
Testo integrale / Full text
Ἰοὺ ἰού, ὢ ὢ κακά.
Ὑπ’ αὖ με δεινὸς ὀρθομαντείας πόνος
Στροβεῖ, ταράσσων φροιμίοις δυσφροιμίοις.
Τὸ μέλλον ἥξει. Καὶ σύ μ’ ἐν τάχει παρὼν
Ἄγαν ἀληθόμαντιν οἰκτείρας ἐρεῖς.
Aeschyl. Agam. 1173-75; 1199-1200.