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Poem
July 21, 1889
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Quotation of William Ernest Henley's verses asserting an unconquerable soul and self-mastery despite adversity, followed by satirical prose commentary on his potential reaction to a salary reduction during the dull season at his white-goods counter job.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
"Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
It matters not how straight the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate;
I am the captain of my soul."
These verses, found in several exchanges, show how William Ernest Henley feels now; but William Ernest won't be half so peart and uppity when his employer tells him that this is the dull season and cuts off his seven dollars and a half salary for services at the white-goods counter.
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
It matters not how straight the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate;
I am the captain of my soul."
These verses, found in several exchanges, show how William Ernest Henley feels now; but William Ernest won't be half so peart and uppity when his employer tells him that this is the dull season and cuts off his seven dollars and a half salary for services at the white-goods counter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
Unconquerable Soul
Master Of Fate
Captain Of Soul
William Ernest Henley
Dull Season
Salary Cut
White Goods Counter
What entities or persons were involved?
William Ernest Henley
Poem Details
Author
William Ernest Henley
Key Lines
I Am The Master Of My Fate;
I Am The Captain Of My Soul.