The Heart Could Never Speak

Exploring themes of existence, love, and alienation, the interpretation of Edwin Muir's posthumous poem delves into his lifelong engagement with existential questions. The poem engages with philosophical figures like Nietzsche and Kafka, positioning Muir within modern existentialist discourse alongside thinkers such as Heidegger and Kierkegaard. Central to the analysis are contemporary issues like technological alienation and nuclear threat, highlighting the poem's enduring relevance to modern religious thought and its contribution to human self-understanding.