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Let us lie down once more by the breathing side Of Ocean…

“Let us lie down once more by the breathing side Of Ocean, where our live forefathers sleep As if the Known Sea still were a month wide-- Atlantis howls but is no longer steep!” quote by Allen Tate
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“Let us lie down once more by the breathing side Of Ocean, where our live forefathers sleep As if the Known Sea still were a month wide-- Atlantis howls but is no longer steep!”

Allen Tate

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poet invites contemplation by the sea, where ancestors rest, evoking loss of mythic grandeur.

In simple terms: Sea reminds us of forgotten myths.

Key Takeaway

Remember lost wonders.

Themes

memory myth nature

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • meditation by water
  • heritage tours
  • creative writing
  • environmental education

Key Concepts

literary symbolism historical loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the ocean symbolize for you?
  • How do we honor ancestors while embracing change?
A Different Perspective

Nostalgia may idealize the past, ignoring present realities.

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