A Plan the Muses Entertained
A Plan the Muses Entertained - meaning Summary
Learning Under Love's Influence
The poem sketches a brief mythic lesson: the Muses attempt to teach Psyche poetry through methodical instruction, but her nature stays prosaic and her lyre produces no magic. The arrival of Amor (Love) changes her—his passionate influence awakens her creative voice, and she quickly absorbs the poetic art. The poem contrasts disciplined instruction with transformative emotional inspiration as the true spark of poetic creation.
Read Complete AnalysesA plan the Muses entertain'd Methodically to impart To Psyche the poetic art; Prosaic-pure her soul remain'd. No wondrous sounds escaped her lyre E'en in the fairest Summer night; But Amor came with glance of fire,-- The lesson soon was learn'd aright.
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