The Poetry of a Root Crop
The Poetry of a Root Crop by Charles Kingsley is a collection of poems that explore the beauty and significance of root vegetables in British culture. The book includes poems about carrots, turnips, parsnips, and other root crops, as well as their historical and cultural importance.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Literature, Agricultural Literature · 185 words
First lines
Underneath their eider-robe Russet swede and golden globe, Feathered carrot, burrowing deep, Steadfast wait in charmed sleep; Treasure-houses wherein lie, Locked by angels' alchemy, Milk and hair, and blood, and bone, Children of the barren stone; Children of the flaming Air, With his blue eye keen and bare, Spirit-peopled smiling down On frozen field and toiling town -- Toiling town that will not heed God His voice for rage and greed; Frozen fields that surpliced lie, Gazing patient at the sky; Like some marble carven nun, With folded hands when work is done, Who mute upon her tomb doth pray, Till the resurrection day.
Eversley, 1845.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Literature, Agricultural Literature
- Length: 185 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The title indicates that this is a collection of poems.
- Nature Literature — The use of 'root crop' in the title suggests that the poetry may explore themes related to nature and agriculture.
- Agricultural Literature — The mention of a 'root crop' implies a possible focus on farming or agricultural practices.
Tags
poetry · agriculture · nature · root crops · literature · food · farming · rural life · metaphor · symbolism · environment · growth