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THE POEM : THE CASTLE�THE POET : EDWIN MUIR

  • Edwin Muir (1887-1959) was a prominent Scottish poet, critic, and translator, known for his work in English.

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  • MASTERPIECE : The Narrow Place, The Voyage, and The Labyrinth.

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Turret wall

Mowers working in the garden

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  • Friendly allies
  • Leafy summer

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  • Wall of the castle :

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  • High , Smooth and Thick

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  • Nobody can enter except bird

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  • Gates strong

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  • arms
  • Provender (food) – load on load
  • Battlement – tier on tier

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  • Captain brave
  • Soldiers – True & Loyal

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  • Small gate
  • Old warder -wicked

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  • Maze of tunneled stone
  • Gold- the real enemy