The Young Knight: A Parable
The Young Knight: A Parable by Charles Kingsley is a short story about a young knight who sets out on a quest to find the Holy Grail, which he believes will bring him fame and glory. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges that test his courage and faith. In the end, he discovers that the true meaning of the Grail is not what he expected, but rather a symbol of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 336 words
First lines
A gay young knight in Burley stood, Beside him pawed his steed so good, His hands he wrung as he were wood With waiting for his love O!
'Oh, will she come, or will she stay, Or will she waste the weary day With fools who wish her far away, And hate her for her love O?'
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The Young Knight: A Parable is listed on Textopian as a fable by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Parable
- Length: 336 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book creates an imaginative narrative centered around a young knight.
- Adventure — The story follows the journey of a young knight, often leading to adventurous encounters.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and the time represented in the book suggest it may be classified as historical fiction.
- Fantasy — The book involves a knight's tale which commonly falls under the fantasy genre.
Tags
knighthood · adventure · coming of age · morality · courage · chivalry · fantasy · heroism · self-discovery · medieval · parables · growth