Tithonus
Tithonus
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1860
Book Brief
BetaPoem • Fiction
Mythical World
1860
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In the poem "Tithonus" by Alfred Tennyson, a man reflects on his immortality granted by the goddess Eos. Although Tithonus lives forever, he continues to age, experiencing endless deterioration and longing for release from his eternal life. The poem explores themes of immortality, aging, and the desire for balance between life and death.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tithonus by Alfred Tennyson is praised for its lyrical beauty and profound exploration of immortality and human longing. Readers appreciate its rich, evocative language and the poignant depiction of the curse of eternal life. However, some find its themes excessively melancholic and its pacing slow. Overall, it remains a compelling reflection on human desire and mortality.
Who Should Read Tithonus?
A reader who enjoys Tennyson's Tithonus likely appreciates mythological themes and poetic explorations of immortality and human longing. They may also enjoy works like Ovid's Metamorphoses or Mary Shelley's Frankenstein for their examinations of human desires and their consequences.
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Poem • Fiction
Mythical World
1860
Adult
18+ years
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