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To the Queen of England [June 22, 1897]
The poem is a tribute to the Queen of England on her jubilee celebration. It describes the festive atmosphere with flags, flowers, and bells, and the queen's triumphal procession. The poem also invokes the spirits of the past, including English heroes, poets, and princes who contributed to the country's greatness. It praises the queen as a symbol of England's power and pride, and addresses her as "Mother, Wife, and Queen," emphasizing her role in nurturing the nation. The final stanzas suggest that the queen's true greatness lies not only in her royal title but also in her noble character, which will be recognized by God himself.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Patriotic · 1,136 words
First lines
Come forth! the world's aflame with flags and flowers, The shout of bells fills full the shattered air, This is the crown of all your golden hours, More than all other hours august and fair; This did the years prepare, A triumph for our Lady and our Queen, More rich than any king in any land hath seen.
Clothed are your streets with scarlet, gold, and blue, Flowers under foot and banners over head, And while your people's voice storms Heaven for you About your way are voiceless blessings shed, And over you are spread Wide wings of love, free love, tamed to your hand, Love that gold cannot buy, nor Majesty command.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Patriotic
- Length: 1,136 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a poem, written in verse.
- Historical — The poem was written to commemorate a specific historical event.
- Patriotic — The poem expresses national pride and reverence for the monarch.
Tags
Poetry · Victorian Era · British Literature · Monarchy · Queen Victoria · Imperialism · Colonialism · Patriotism · National Pride · Historical Figure · Royal Family · 19th Century