Julian in Nicomedia
Constantine P. Cavafy 1863 (Alexandria) – 1933 (Alexandria)
Things impolitic and dangerous:
praise for Greek ideals,
supernatural magic, visits to pagan temples.
Enthusiasm for the ancient gods.
Frequent talks with Chrysanthios.
Speculation with Maximus, the astute philosopher.
And look what's happened. Gallos is extremely worried.
Konstantios has become suspicious.
Julian's advisors weren't at all prudent.
The matter, says Mardonios, has gone too far,
the talk it has aroused must be stopped at all cost.—
So Julian goes to the church at Nicomedia,
a lector again, and there
with deep reverence he reads out loud
passages from the Holy Scriptures,
and everyone marvels at his Christian piety.
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Submitted on May 13, 2011
Modified on April 18, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABCDAEFAGHIFJKLM |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 632 |
Words | 101 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 16 |
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