Poetry · Character

Muse

The inspirational goddess of poetry, often invoked.

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Also known as the Muse

Muse shows up with force in Ode to Apollo. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Nine Muses are referenced as the powers of song that combine with Apollo.

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In Ode to Apollo: The Nine Muses are referenced as the powers of song that combine with Apollo. Later, in To ⸻: Referenced as the Muses,…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Ode to Apollo
The Nine Muses are referenced as the powers of song that combine with Apollo.
To ⸻
Referenced as the Muses, who would have been increased to ten if the beloved had lived in ancient days.
Where's the Poet? Show Him! Show Him
The Muses nine are invoked to show the poet.
Acrostic
Referenced as the source of poetic glory in Ulysses and others.
Written Upon the Top of Ben Nevis
Invoked at the start as the source of a lesson to be read aloud upon the mountain.
Sonnet: If by Dull Rhymes
Referenced as the embodiment of poetic inspiration, who should be bound with garlands of her own if not free.
Lines to Fanny
The speaker's poetic inspiration, described as having wings and being 'unintellectual, yet divine'.

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