When Old Jack Died. (Sweet-Knot and Galamus)

Series: Pipes O'Pan at Zekesbury

James Whitcomb Riley

The poem revolves around the death of Old Jack, a fisherman who has spent his life on the water. The speaker reflects on Jack's life and legacy, noting that he was a skilled fisherman but also a man consumed by his work. As Jack lies dying, the speaker observes the natural world around him, describing the beauty of the landscape and the indifference of nature to human suffering. The poem explores themes of mortality, the fleeting nature of life, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. The... AI Generated Content

~1887 CE

Available in: English