Mythical symbols of life, death in selected poems by Daniel Moore

Abstract EN

The purpose of this paper is to examine “myth” as a fundamental technique employed by Daniel Moore in his philosophical and mystic poems.

It attempts to trace the history and importance of myth in literature and in poetry.

Then the sources of myth and in Moore’s poems are investigated to examine the degree of development in his poems through the exploitation of myth.

The paper attempts to discover how Moore has successfully managed to metamorphose the real world of his characters and their stories into a mythological counterpart seeking interpretations of such reality.

It attempts to explore how Moore’s mythical symbols were varied with different tales and concerns.

It also highlights the distinct philosophical attitudes towards famous issues such as life death and resurrection.

This investigation shows that through the use of Greek, Roman and Elizabethan myths and symbols.

For him, mythical symbols have become a sort of original language by which he could gain vision into human experience.

Moore has employed symbols from nature such as “bees”, “snakes” and waves of rivers to raise philosophical ideas and problems.

Moreover, nature has always kindled his imagination and excited his poetic inspiration.

For Moore, myth, nature and poetry are interconnected.

Therefore, a close reading of his poetry reveals a creative use of myth and nature in a mystic manner.