Literary notes about MONARCH (AI summary)
In literary works, the term monarch serves as a powerful emblem of supreme authority, both literal and metaphorical. In epic texts it often connotes the grandeur and burden of rulership, as seen in heroic passages where a monarch’s command shapes the destiny of armies and nations ([1], [2], [3]). At times, the word is employed more playfully or introspectively—suggesting personal sovereignty over one’s realm—illustrating a sense of self-rule or inner majesty ([4]). Historical narratives use the term to underline the central role of a sovereign figure during critical moments of statecraft and conflict, reinforcing the weight of leadership with both triumph and retreat ([5], [6], [7]). Whether in mythic epics, reflective memoirs, or analytical histories, 'monarch' encapsulates the multifaceted responsibilities of power while also evoking the timeless nature of authority and its impact on both the individual and society.
- o'er the eastern hills; Uprose Ulysses from the genial bed, And thus with thought mature the monarch said: "My queen, my consort!
— from The Odyssey by Homer - “Vaisampayana continued, ‘Then, O monarch, that foremost of the Pandavas, endued with great prowess, cheerfully delivered all of them from that curse.
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - “Astika thereupon replied, ‘Gold, silver or kine, I do not ask of thee, O monarch!
— from The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 - "Behold, my tiger mat is nice and clean; I am monarch in my own little kingdom.
— from Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda - The Persian monarch fled before his arms; and the acclamations which accompanied his triumph declared him worthy of the purple.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - The monarch himself was seated in a wooden chair.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - The British monarch may prorogue or even dissolve the Parliament.
— from The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton and John Jay and James Madison
