The Lost Wonder of the World

About this poem

The poem "The Lost Wonder of the World" is a narrative poem that tells the story of a mythical city that sank into the ocean. The poem has four stanzas, each with four lines, and follows a rhyme scheme of ABAB. The poem uses imagery, contrast, and repetition to convey its themes and tone. The first stanza introduces the city as a wonder of the world that no one ever saw. The poet uses imagery to describe the city as "a city made of gold / With towers shining bright". The poet also uses contrast to highlight the difference between the city's hidden location and its dazzling appearance. The city is "beneath the ocean waves" but it "filled the hearts with awe". The second stanza describes the day of doom when the city sank into the depths. The poet uses words such as "doom", "earthquakes", "shook", "sank", and "vanished" to create a sense of disaster and loss. The poet also uses repetition to  more »