Ode on the death of a favourite cat drowned in a tub of goldfishes

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"Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Goldfishes" is a poem by Thomas Gray, an English poet, classical scholar, and professor at Pembroke College, Cambridge. The poem was written in 1747 and first published in 1748 as part of a collection of Gray's poems. It is a mock-heroic poem that tells the tragicomic tale of a pet cat named Selima who meets her demise while attempting to catch goldfish in a tub.

The ode is structured in stanzas of rhymed couplets and is known for its satirical tone, which gently mocks the cat's vanity and the human tendency to attribute human emotions and characteristics to animals. Gray's work is characterized by its wit, moralizing edge, and the use of classical references, which were typical of the poetry of the Augustan period.

The poem begins with a description of the cat's luxurious life and her fateful attraction to the goldfishes' sparkling scales. As the narrative progresses, the cat's overreaching ambition leads to her downfall, a theme that serves as an allegory for human folly. The poem concludes with a moral lesson on the dangers of covetousness and the consequences of letting desire override caution.

"Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Goldfishes" remains a notable example of Gray's poetic style and his ability to infuse humor and classical elegance into his work. It has been analyzed for its literary devices, thematic content, and place within the larger context of 18th-century poetry. The poem continues to be studied and appreciated for its craftsmanship and the insight it provides into the social and cultural attitudes of the time.

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