The Shepherds' Carol of Bethlehem
The Shepherds' Carol of Bethlehem is a poem written by Frederic Manning in the early 20th century. It tells the story of shepherds who are visited by an angel and told to go to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. The poem describes their journey, their encounter with Mary and Joseph, and their joy at seeing the newborn baby.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1928 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Historical · 539 words
First lines
A golden star hangs in the night, Heigh-ho, the bitter winds blow!
And all the fields are clad in white: I saw three shepherds out in the snow.
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The Shepherds' Carol of Bethlehem is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frederic Manning, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Historical, Pastoral, Folklore
- Length: 539 words
- Structure: 1 section, 30 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious — The text centers around the nativity scene, featuring biblical figures such as Mary, the three kings, and shepherds, emphasizing Christian themes.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a consistent rhyme scheme and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Historical — The setting and characters are based on historical and biblical events surrounding the birth of Jesus.
- Pastoral — The presence of shepherds and rural imagery aligns with the pastoral tradition, focusing on rustic life and nature.
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Christmas · Bethlehem · shepherds · carol · religion · faith · spirituality · tradition · narrative · poetry · celebration · community