The Wild Knight and other Poems: the Ancient of
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. Other poems in the collection include "The Ancient of Days" and "The Ballad of the White Horse."
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Fantasy · 150 words
First lines
A child sits in a sunny place, Too happy for a smile, And plays through one long holiday With balls to roll and pile; A painted wind-mill by his side Runs like a merry tune, But the sails are the four great winds of heaven, And the balls are the sun and moon.
A staring doll's-house shows to him Green floors and starry rafter, And many-coloured graven dolls Live for his lonely laughter. The dolls have crowns and aureoles, Helmets and horns and wings. For they are the saints and seraphim, The prophets and the kings.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Fantasy, Philosophical, Children's Literature
- Length: 150 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 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.
- Religious — Themes of saints, seraphim, prophets, and kings suggest religious and spiritual elements.
- Fantasy — Imagery of a child playing with celestial bodies and mythical figures indicates a fantastical element.
- Philosophical — The exploration of cosmic and existential themes reflects a philosophical undertone.
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poetry · literature · Victorian · philosophy · Christianity · mythology · imagination · nature · spirituality · fantasy · medieval · allegory