قصة الكتاب :
This poem is a hymn to the sea, a majestic force of nature that both nourishes and threatens. It reflects the Romantic era's fascination with the sublime and the natural world. The poem begins with the sea's elemental power, controlled by a greater force. The sea's restless waves move at the breath of God, who sustains the earth and provides for its inhabitants. The poem then shifts to the human experience of the sea, from the joy of watching waves crest in the sun to the terror of facing its storms. The poet contrasts the sea's nurturing role with its destructive power, vividly depicting the devastation wrought by tempests on human fleets. Yet, even in its fury, the sea serves a purpose, eroding coastlines and creating new land. In the poem's final section, the focus shifts to the sea's creative force. The poet marvels at the coral reefs built by tiny creatures and the volcanic eruptions that uplift mountains and create new islands. The sea becomes a symbol of God's ongoing creation, providing refuge for wildlife and sustaining life. Compared to Bryant's other works, this poem is more explicitly religious and reverent in tone. It reflects the poet's belief in the interconnectedness of nature and the divine. The poem also resonates with the Romantic era's emphasis on the beauty and power of the natural world and its capacity to inspire awe and wonder.