This is one of the "Ariel Poems” series, published first published under the Faber & Gwyer imprint, and under Faber & Faber after 1929. Each booklet included one poem by T. S. Eliot accompanied by a color illustration done by one of several artists who contributed to the series. One of 2000 copies published on 25 September 1930.
The poem is inspired by Shakespeare's play Pericles, Prince of Tyre, focusing on the moment of spiritual awakening and reunion as the protagonist, Pericles, rediscovers his daughter, Marina, after a long separation, blurring the lines between dream and reality.
This is one of the "Ariel Poems” series, published first published under the Faber & Gwyer imprint, and under Faber & Faber after 1929. Each booklet included one poem by T. S. Eliot accompanied by a color illustration done by one of several artists who contributed to the series. One of 2000 copies published on 25 September 1930.
The poem is inspired by Shakespeare's play Pericles, Prince of Tyre, focusing on the moment of spiritual awakening and reunion as the protagonist, Pericles, rediscovers his daughter, Marina, after a long separation, blurring the lines between dream and reality.