Analysis of the Poem "Lucifer in Starlight" by George Meredith

        Examining a poem in detail can bring out new meanings and ideas. By careful analysis, the full beauty of the poem can be appreciated. The poem 'Lucifer in Starlight (p. 959)', by George Meredith, can be analyzed to refine the authors purpose, by examining every subtle hint, every possibility, for a deeper theme. Also, 'deciphering' formal literary techniques such as metaphor, connotation, and symbolism is the key to unlock other expressions. The main theme of …

…the standard, Meredith creates a brilliant work of art.         In this exceptional work, Meredith shows the menace of the devil, and then his helplessness against god. The devil has only one home, which is hell, and Meredith proves that. Meredith combines irony, with his own distinctive style and tone, to portray the ordeal quite realistically. By the caliber of Meredith's writing, this poem is worthy for more than just a place in a English book.