George Santayana was a poet, novelist, and philosopher who is also remembered for his novels, aphorisms, and cultural criticisms. His most important works include The Life of Reason and Skepticism and Animal Faith. Some of his poems are ‘There May be Chaos Still Around the World’ and ‘The Poet’s Testament.’ Read more of George Santayana’s Biography.
‘There May Be Chaos Still Around The World’ by George Santayana describes a speaker who has escaped the world at large and is only existing within his own mind.
There may be chaos still around the world,
This little world that in my thinking lies;
For mine own bosom is the paradise
Where all my life’s fair visions are unfurled.
‘The Poet’s Testament’ by George Santayana explores a speaker’s learned peace in death. He is content with his final contribution to the planet.
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