A Prayer for the King's Majesty
The poem is a lamentation of the death of the Queen and a prayer for the King's well-being in his time of grief. It expresses the sorrow of the people and the King, remembering the Queen's glory and her impact on their lives. The poem asks God to protect the King from evil influences, pain, and tears, and to grant him wisdom and strength in his new role.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 922 words
First lines
22nd January, 1901.
THE Queen is dead. God save the King, In this his hour of grief, When sorrow gathers memories in a sheaf To lay them on his shoulders as he stands Inheriting her glories and her lands -- First gain of his at which his Mother's voice Has not been first to bless and to rejoice -- A man, set lonely between gain and loss. (O words of love the heart remembereth, O mighty loss outweighing every gain! ) A Son whose kingdom Death's arm lies across, A King whose Mother lies alone with Death Wrapped in the folds of white implacable sleep.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Political
- Length: 922 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical period and includes real events and figures from history.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and various challenges that the characters must overcome.
- Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships and love interests among the characters.
- Political — The narrative involves political intrigue and power struggles.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Children's Literature · Adventure · Fantasy · Medieval · Royal Court · Kingdom · Quest · Magic · Prophecy · Good vs Evil · Friendship