The Necromancer
The poem “The Necromancer” in a nutshell This poem is nothing but the solo speech of a necromancer who practises black magic to the utmost. As a result, he/she ushers in the dead from the hell or the evil spirits from the infernal valley . With the magic chants or with the incantation , he sings with the dead spirits. This poem throws light on the dark side of the character of a necromancer. The black magician is indeed dreadful by nature. He / She is boastful also. Broadly speaking, such boast is the cause of his psychic fall which is implied in the poem. The poem— “The Necromancer” I can usher in them. I can usher! Why? Because I’m such a nice necromancer. I chant , I utter incantation ; The rest does need no mention. I live on them, I sing; To such magic I do always cling. I can usher and make them blush; I command them; they work; plus They try to entertain. My magic don’t disdain. I can turn any life pale; I can ra...