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Anacreon

Anacreon

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A fictional kingdom near the Foundation in Isaac Asimov's novels
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • The events on Anacreon showcase the struggles of its inhabitants in the sci-fi universe created by Asimov.

Examples

  • Many fans of science fiction appreciate the rich lore surrounding Anacreon and its influence on the narrative.

  • "Set to a tune attributed to John Stafford Smith, "To Anacreon in Heaven," it became America's national anthem in 1931.

    Academic text (2006)

  • In Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, the fictional world of Anacreon plays a significant role in the story's development.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Anacreon names a fictional kingdom or planet in Isaac Asimov's Foundation stories, and the author chose this old Greek name to give a classical, ancient feel. The name comes from the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, famous for short poems about 'love' and 'wine', so thinking of the kingdom as 'named after a poet' helps you remember it.