A Christmas Song for Three Guilds
A Christmas Song for Three Guilds is a poem written by G.K. Chesterton in the early 20th century. The poem celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the joy it brings to people from different walks of life, including carpenters, shepherds, and kings. It emphasizes the importance of unity and brotherhood during this festive season.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Allegory · 595 words
First lines
TO BE SUNG A LONG TIME AGO -- OR HENCE
_THE CARPENTERS_
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Allegory, Historical, Social Commentary
- Length: 595 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with stanzas and rhymes, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The text references Christian figures and themes, such as St. Joseph, St. Crispin, and St. Luke, and is set around Christmas.
- Allegory — The narrative uses symbolic figures and events to convey deeper moral and spiritual meanings.
- Historical — The work alludes to historical and legendary figures and events, such as Lancelot and St. Crispin's Day.
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Christmas · song · guilds · celebration · community · tradition · festivity · narrative · humor · philosophy · social commentary · imagination