Poetry Analysis

So beautiful, so brave, as Absalom:So beautiful, so brave, as Absalom

Original Poetry

So beautiful, so brave, as Absalom: Whether, inspir'd by some diviner lust, His father got him with a greater gust; Or that his conscious destiny made way,

Translation

So attractive and bold like Absalom: Whether, moved by some divine longing, His father conceived him with more excitement; Or that his known fate paved the way,