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A Song of Peace and Honour [December, 1895] to t
The poem is an ode to Queen Victoria, celebrating England's greatness and honoring its monarch. It describes England as a mighty nation with a glorious past, whose sceptre is held by the Queen. The poem emphasizes the importance of peace, which is likened to a precious pearl, and asserts that it is more valuable than all earthly possessions. It warns against casting aside this pearl and instead advocates for holding onto it, even if it means sacrificing worldly glory. Ultimately, the poem concludes that England's honor is paramount, and that even if the nation were to lose its empire, its people would still wear their jewel of peace in their hearts.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Patriotic · 1,051 words
First lines
Lady and Queen, for whom our laurels twine, Upon whose head the glories of our land In one immortal diadem are met, Embodied England, in whose woman-hand The sceptre of Imperial sway is set, Receive this song of mine! For you are England, and her bays grow green To deck your brow, your goodness lends her grace, And in our hearts your face is as Her face; The Mother-Country is the Mother-Queen.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Patriotic
- Length: 1,051 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhythmic and rhyming patterns typical of poetry.
- Historical — The work is set in a specific historical period and reflects the social and political conditions of that time.
- Patriotic — The work expresses nationalistic sentiments and pays homage to the Queen, indicative of patriotic literature.
Tags
Poetry · Victorian Era · British Literature · Monarchy · Queen Victoria · Royal Tribute · Patriotism · National Pride · Historical Figure · 19th Century · December 1895 · Winter