Summary of if you were lord of tartary?

Answer 1

Tartary' is a remarkable romantic poem. It describes poet's journey into the dreamland of joy where there is perfection in each and everything. It also shows poet's disgust for real life which stores for man a long series of deep sorrows and vexations. The poem is romantically impressive as the imaginary land lies been

created. The poet wants to become the ruler of that land. As a lord he will command, control and relish everything in a grand way. Not only the poet but we find ourselves to be allured by fantastic pleasures. He is painting the picture of luxurious life. He tells he will have bed of ivory, throne of gold and beauty of his court will be enhanced by the dancing peacocks and shining -fishes. Tigers will move in the forests. Trumpeters will announce his meal timing. Soul nourishing music will be produced through the combination of different instruments. Nothing will be of common sort. He will wear magnificent robe and sword for the expedition of romantic land on the carriage driven by zebras. He will rule over all the resources of Tartary.

For the presentation of an ideal world fine and impressive images have been used to paint the natural picture of every object. Coloured words have been used as bed of ivory, golden throne, colourful peacocks, tigers, great fishes robe in beautiful colour, zebras, glades and morning star. The whole poem is rhythmic. Similes have been used as 'yellow as honey', 'red as wine.' Everything occurs in a natural way. There is no ambiguity in the poem. Diction is quite simple. Theme is approachable for every sort of reader. The poem reminds us of Coleridge's poem Kubla Khan.