Light Obsession

 I.Introduction Ozymandias is a poem by the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley It was first published in 1818 The poem tells the story of a traveler who describes the ruins of a statue of a powerful ruler, Ozymandias II.Summary of the Poem The statue of Ozymandias lies in ruins in the desert The inscription on the pedestal reads: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Despite this boastful proclamation, nothing remains of the once-great empire that Ozymandias ruled The poem is often interpreted as a commentary on the transience of human power and the ultimate futility of all efforts to achieve immortality through monuments and works of art III. Poem and Literary Dissection Ozymandias By Percy Bysshe Shelley I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said: "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold ...

I. Introduction Passerines, also known as songbirds, are a diverse group of birds characterized by their unique vocalizations and other physical features. There are over 6,000 species of passerines, making up roughly half of all bird species. Passerines are found all over the world, from the Arctic to the tropics, and inhabit a wide range of habitats, from forests to grasslands to deserts. II. Characteristics of Passerines Passerines are characterized by their arrangement of toes, with three toes facing forward and one facing back. They also have a unique vocal apparatus that allows them to produce complex songs and calls. Passerines are found on all continents except for Antarctica and are adapted to a wide range of habitats, from urban areas to remote wildernesses. Passerines vary greatly in size and appearance, from tiny warblers weighing just a few grams to large thrushes weighing several hundred grams.  III. Classification of Passerines Passerines are divided into over 100 dif...