02040cam a22003133u 4500 38011 UtSlPG 20260610133851.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Morris, Lewis, 1833-1907 The Epic of Hades, in Three Books Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-14 Produced by Paul Murray, Rory OConor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Epic of Hades" by Lewis Morris is a poetic work written in the late 19th century. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience, depicting a journey through various realms of existence and the struggles of iconic figures from mythology. The characters are deeply intertwined with the notions of fate, desire, and the consequences of their choices. The opening of the text introduces a narrator who reflects upon the desolation and despair of a mythical underworld, specifically Tartarus. The narrator encounters various souls condemned to suffer eternal torment for their sins, including figures like Tantalus and Phèdre. As the narrator observes their plight, he contemplates the nature of desire and fulfillment, revealing the internal turmoil of the condemned souls. The use of rich, vivid imagery illustrates both the physical and emotional landscapes of this dark realm, setting a somber tone for the exploration of existential consequences that will unfold in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gods, Greek -- Poetry Mythology, Greek -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38011 78851 78851