Libertatis Sacra Fames
Libertatis Sacra Fames - meaning Summary
Order Preferred Over Chaos
Wilde contrasts republican ideals with a fear of mob rule, arguing that a single ruler obeyed by all is preferable to chaotic democracy led by demagogues. He rejects violent uprisings and the red flag carried "for no right cause," warning that anarchy destroys arts, culture, reverence, and honor. The poem condemns those who incite street disorder, portraying treason, assassination, and murder as the grim consequences of anarchic passion.
Read Complete AnalysesAlbeit nurtured in democracy, And liking best that state republican Where every man is Kinglike and no man Is crowned above his fellows, yet I see, Spite of this modern fret for Liberty, Better the rule of One, whom all obey, Than to let clamorous demagogues betray Our freedom with the kiss of anarchy. Wherefore I love them not whose hands profane Plant the red flag upon the piled-up street For no right cause, beneath whose ignorant reign Arts, Culture, Reverence, Honour, all things fade, Save Treason and the dagger of her trade, And Murder with his silent bloody feet.
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