A Thought from the Rhine
The book A Thought from the Rhine by Charles Kingsley is a collection of essays on various topics including religion, politics, and social issues. The book was published in 1853 and has been widely read ever since.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Victorian literature · 217 words
First lines
I heard an Eagle crying all alone Above the vineyards through the summer night, Among the skeletons of robber towers: Because the ancient eyrie of his race Was trenched and walled by busy-handed men; And all his forest-chace and woodland wild, Wherefrom he fed his young with hare and roe, Were trim with grapes which swelled from hour to hour, And tossed their golden tendrils to the sun For joy at their own riches: -- So, I thought, The great devourers of the earth shall sit, Idle and impotent, they know not why, Down-staring from their barren height of state On nations grown too wise to slay and slave, The puppets of the few; while peaceful lore And fellow-help make glad the heart of earth, With wonders which they fear and hate, as he, The Eagle, hates the vineyard slopes below.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Victorian literature
- Length: 217 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Poetry — 'A Thought from the Rhine' incorporates the use of metre, rhythm and language patterns characteristic of poetry.
- Romanticism — This work encapsulates Charles Kingsley's romanticised view of nature and the human condition.
- Victorian literature — This piece mirrors the Victorian era fashion of exploring interpersonal relationships and societal values.
Tags
philosophy · nature · travel · Germany · Rhine River · reflection · culture · history · literature · romanticism · landscape · spirituality