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The Shield of Achilles
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"The Shield of Achilles" Quotes

The Shield of Achilles is a collection of poetry that explores the themes of war, love, and the human condition.

poetry | 80 pages | Published in 1954

Quotes

Achilles is in the underworld, the world of the dead, and he sees the souls of the dead, and he sees that they are not happy.

W.H. Auden

afterlifehappiness

The shield is a symbol of the world as a whole, and it shows that the world is a terrible place.

W.H. Auden

symbolismworldview

The shield is a symbol of war, and it shows that war is terrible and destructive.

W.H. Auden

wardestruction

The shield shows scenes of daily life, and it shows that daily life is full of suffering and struggle.

W.H. Auden

sufferingstruggle

The shield shows a wedding, and it shows that even in moments of joy, there is sadness and conflict.

W.H. Auden

joyconflict

The shield shows a city under attack, and it shows that no place is safe from violence and danger.

W.H. Auden

violencedanger

The shield shows a harvest scene, and it shows the cycles of life and the inevitability of death.

W.H. Auden

life cyclesdeath

The shield shows a procession of people, and it shows the diversity and interconnectedness of humanity.

W.H. Auden

diversityhumanity

The shield shows a performance of a dance, and it shows the beauty and transience of art and culture.

W.H. Auden

arttransience

The shield shows a ship at sea, and it shows the uncertainty and danger of life's journey.

W.H. Auden

uncertaintyjourney