The Song of the Little Baltung. A. D. 395
The Song of the Little Balatung is a poem written by Charles Kingsley in 1849. It tells the story of a little bird who sings about its love for the sea and the freedom it feels when flying over it. The poem has been widely praised for its beauty and simplicity, and it remains one of Kingsley's most famous works.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 1,746 words
First lines
A harper came over the Danube so wide, / And he came into Alaric's hall, / And he sang the song of the little Baltung / To him and his heroes all.
How the old old Balt and the young young Balt / Rode out of Caucaland, / With the royal elephant's trunk on helm / And the royal lance in hand.
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The Song of the Little Baltung. A. D. 395 is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 1,746 words
- Structure: 1 section, 44 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in A.D. 395 and tells a tale of a group of individuals from that age, suggesting it belongs to the Historical Fiction genre.
- Adventure — The story follows the adventures of the main character Baltung, categorizing it in the Adventure genre.
- Fantasy — Elements of the plot engage with the supernatural, suggesting it can be categorized under the Fantasy genre.
Tags
historical fiction · ancient history · Baltic culture · A.D. 395 · mythology · adventure · coming of age · folklore · epic journey · cultural heritage · family dynamics · identity