The Sending of the Magi
A poem about the journey of the Magi to Bethlehem to pay homage to the newborn Jesus. The poem explores themes of faith, obedience, and the importance of following one's dreams and intuition.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1899 · Genre: Poetry, Anthology, Spiritual · 596 words
First lines
In a far Eastern country It happened long of yore, Where a lone and level sunrise Flushes the desert floor, That three kings sat together And a spearman kept the door.
Caspar, whose wealth was counted By city and caravan; With Melchior, the seer Who read the starry plan; And Balthasar, the blameless, Who loved his fellow man.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Anthology, Spiritual, Historical
- Length: 596 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a well-known Canadian poet, and 'The Sending of the Magi' is a collection of his poems.
- Anthology — The book is a collection of different pieces of poetry, which qualifies it to be classified as an anthology.
- Spiritual — The book deals with themes that involve spirituality and religion, as suggested by the title 'The Sending of the Magi.'
- Historical — The book draws on historical and biblical events, such as the journey of the Magi, adding an element of historical genre.
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poetry · religion · fantasy · adventure · magic · mythology · legend · historical · cultural · symbolism · allegory · inspiration