1. Invictus by William Ernest Henley
We discover our world through our senses, however when authors and poets are distinctively visual in their writing, we gain access to their own sensory and personal experiences. ... Instead, Henley accepts the inevitability of death, made obvious by his current ordeal, and invites the 'great seeker' to "find, and shall find" Henley "unafraid" - once again a testament to his conviction, that which trumps the metaphysical and even Death. ...
- Word Count: 857
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: Graduate