Mystic Shadow
Mystic Shadow - meaning Summary
Questioning an Enigmatic Presence
The speaker confronts an enigmatic presence called a mystic shadow, repeatedly demanding to know its origin and nature. The questions focus on whether the revelation it bears will be beautiful or painfully true, likened to "bitter as eaten fire." Despite urgency and fear, the speaker insists on courage and readiness to hear whatever truth the shadow offers. The poem centers on curiosity, dread, and a will to face reality.
Read Complete AnalysesMystic shadow, bending near me, Who art thou? Whence come ye? And -- tell me -- is it fair Or is the truth bitter as eaten fire? Tell me! Fear not that I should quaver. For I dare -- I dare. Then, tell me!
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