Poem
François Boucher: Arion on the Dolphin
| Title | François Boucher: Arion on the Dolphin |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Muldoon |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggot | 2011 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #1809
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | Maggot |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 2011 |
| Publisher | Faber and Faber (UK) |
| Page Number(s) | 36-41 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
|---|---|
| War / Genocide Referenced | |
| Languages | |
| Genre | Lyric Sequence |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Notes | The sonnet sequence refers to François Boucher's painting in its title, and presents scenes from Greek mythology, violent events, and use of modern military technology in World War II. The reference to 'the sunk PT-109' refers to the patrol torpedo boat commanded by John F. Kennedy. Kennedy's heroic actions following the sinking of the PT, in spite of the back injuries he had sustained, made him a war hero and helped his election, but may also be connected to his assassination, the poem's ending suggests, referring to multiple shooters at 'the motorcade'. |
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