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Machine Learning and AIPopular Read: Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“Ozymandias” is a sonnet written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, that tells the story of a traveler who encounters the ruins of a statue in the desert. Ozymandias, is the Greek name for the great Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II. The poet writes about the ephemeral nature of power, as it’s ravaged by time, highlighting the impermanence of human achievements and the inevitable decline of once great emperors with grandiose ambitions, and their empires. The sands of time level away the hubris of the greatest.
- Analysis: Shelley uses vivid imagery and irony to reflect on the fleeting nature of power and glory.
- Themes: Major themes include the impermanence of human achievements and the inevitable decay of civilizations.
- Poetic Devices: The poem employs imagery, irony, and a sonnet structure to convey its message.
- FAQs: Common questions include questions about the poet, what the poem’s about, the poem’s historical context, and its literary devices.
- Famous Lines: “Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!” illustrates the irony of Ozymandias’s ruined legacy.