Banquets Quote by Lord Byron
“But first, on earth as vampire sent, Thy corse shall from its tomb be rent, Then ghastly haunt thy native place, And suck the blood of all thy race. There from thy daughter, sister, wife, At midnight drain the stream of life, Yet loathe the banquet which perforce Must feed thy livid living corse. Thy victims ere they yet expire Shall know the demon for their sire, As cursing thee, thou cursing them, Thy flowers are withered on the stem.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Vampire" (1819)
Describes a vampire’s curse that spreads death and decay to those around.
In simple terms: A cursed being brings ruin.
Key Takeaway
Beware corrupting influences.
Themes
gothic
curse
death
Mood
dark
melancholic
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- horror storytelling
- psychological study
- cultural folklore
Key Concepts
mythology
evil
parasitic influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the vampire symbolize?
- How does the curse reflect human fears?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize violence.
