Commentary on Wallace Stevens’ “Homunculus et la Belle Étoile”

Abstract

Exploring the relationship between imagination and human spirit, Wallace Stevens’ poem “Homunculus et la Belle Étoile” employs the imagery of stars as the major metaphorical device to discuss the dynamic between scholars and imaginative power. Key metaphors and their implications are interpreted in this article to understand the scholar’s engagement with imagination, a rich and beautiful entity, highlighting the importance of thought in recognizing its significance. The poem praises imagination as a source of creativity, emphasizing its connection to the real world and the pursuit of poetic truth.