The Wild Knight and other Poems: a Portrait
The Wild Knight and Other Poems is a collection of poems by G.K. Chesterton that was published in 1900. The book includes a variety of themes, including religion, politics, and social issues. Some of the most notable poems in the collection include "The Wild Knight," "The Rolling English Road," and "The Song of Quoodle."
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious · 182 words
First lines
Fair faces crowd on Christmas night Like seven suns a-row, But all beyond is the wolfish wind And the crafty feet of the snow.
But through the rout one figure goes With quick and quiet tread; Her robe is plain, her form is frail -- Wait if she turn her head.
I say no word of line or hue, But if that face you see, Your soul shall know the smile of faith's Awful frivolity.
Know that in this grotesque old masque Too loud we cannot sing, Or dance too wild, or speak too wide To praise a hidden thing.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious, Symbolism, Victorian
- Length: 182 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a collection of poems, characterized by its lyrical and rhythmic structure.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deep philosophical ideas, such as faith and the nature of reality.
- Religious — The poems often reflect on religious themes and the spiritual experience.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery and allegory is prevalent throughout the poems.
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poetry · literature · romanticism · medieval · knighthood · heroism · imagination · fantasy · nature · adventure · symbolism · mythology