Music by G.K. Chesterton (1908)
G.K. Chesterton's Music is a collection of essays on the subject of music and its role in society. The book explores various aspects of music, including its history, philosophy, and cultural significance. Chesterton argues that music has the power to uplift and inspire people, and he encourages readers to appreciate and engage with it more deeply.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 160 words
First lines
Sounding brass and tinkling cymbal, He that made me sealed my ears, And the pomp of gorgeous noises, Waves of triumph, waves of tears,
Thundered empty round and past me, Shattered, lost for ever more, Ancient gold of pride and passion, Wrecked like treasure on a shore.
But I saw her cheek and forehead Change, as at a spoken word, And I saw her head uplifted Like a lily to the Lord.
Nought is lost, but all transmuted, Ears are sealed, yet eyes have seen; Saw her smiles (O soul be worthy! ), Saw her tears (O heart be clean! ).
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Symbolism
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — Themes of spirituality and references to the divine suggest a religious genre.
- Philosophical — The exploration of abstract concepts like transformation and perception indicates a philosophical genre.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery, such as 'lily to the Lord,' aligns with the symbolism genre.
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philosophy · art · music · creativity · imagination · aesthetics · culture · expression · emotion · inspiration · literature · analysis