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FRAGMENTS OF A LOST GNOSTIC POEM OF THE 12TH CENTURY by HERMAN MELVILLE

Poet Analysis

First Line: FOUND A FAMILY, BUILD A STATE
Last Line: BUT BRIMS THE POISONED WELL.
Subject(s): GNOSTICISM;
Found a family, build a state,
The pledged event is still the same:
Matter in end will never abate
His ancient brutal claim.

Indolence is heaven's ally here,
And energy the child of hell:
The Good Man pouring from his pitcher clear
But brims the poisoned well.





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