It is a philosophical and lyrical poem by an unknown author, extolling the true values of life through the prism of comparisons.
The poet lists the most beautiful, precious, and...Read more
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It is a philosophical and lyrical poem by an unknown author, extolling the true values of life through the prism of comparisons.
The poet lists the most beautiful, precious, and majestic things in the world. He admires the transparency of crystal, the whiteness of alabaster and ivory, the deep colors of porphyry and jasper. The final stanza marks the major poetic turning point. The author declares that neither gold, nor stones, nor even military glory matter without peace. Addressing his beloved (`my lovely one`), he asserts that only peace and tranquility can quell the victors` disputes and make this world truly beautiful. Close 
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