Leaves of Grass, Part 330 summary
Part 330 of 358 · Book 5: Calamus · 1 min to read the part
In As the Greek’s Signal Flame, the speaker compares a torch he raises for Old Poet above Mannahatta’s shore to an ancient Greek flame honoring a hero. The comparison makes his gesture a tribute, linking the poet’s welcome with the fame and public praise given to a distinguished veteran.
What happens
- The speaker recalls ancient records of a Greek signal flame rising from a hilltop.
- The flame welcomes a distinguished veteran or hero, reddening the land he serves.
- Above Mannahatta’s shore, the speaker raises a burning torch for Old Poet.
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