The Wild Knight and other Poems: an Alliance
The Wild Knight and Other Poems is a collection of poems by G.K. Chesterton that was published in 1900. The title poem, "The Wild Knight," tells the story of a knight who goes on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, but ultimately succeeds in his mission. Other poems in the collection include "The Rolling English Road" and "The Song of Quoodle." The book is considered one of Chesterton's most important works and has been praised for its imaginative language and vivid imagery.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Historical · 311 words
First lines
This is the weird of a world-old folk, That not till the last link breaks, Not till the night is blackest, The blood of Hengist wakes. When the sun is black in heaven, The moon as blood above, And the earth is full of hatred, This people tells its love.
In change, eclipse, and peril, Under the whole world's scorn, By blood and death and darkness The Saxon peace is sworn; That all our fruit be gathered, And all our race take hands, And the sea be a Saxon river That runs through Saxon lands.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Historical, Romantic, Epic
- Length: 311 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a collection of poems, characterized by its use of verse, rhythm, and meter.
- Fantasy — The themes include mythical and fantastical elements, such as ancient prophecies and supernatural occurrences.
- Historical — References to historical events and figures, such as the Saxons and Hengist, are prevalent throughout the text.
- Romantic — The work explores themes of love and passion, often in a dramatic and emotional manner.
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poetry · romanticism · chivalry · knighthood · mythology · fantasy · adventure · heroism · nature · medieval · allegory · imagination