The Wild Knight and other Poems: the Ballad of t
The Wild Knight and Other Poems by G.K. Chesterton is a collection of poems that explore themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. The Ballad of the Battle of Gibeon is one of the most notable works in this collection, telling the story of a battle between two armies in ancient Israel. The poem is written in a ballad form, with a simple rhyme scheme and repetitive refrain that emphasizes the heroic nature of the conflict. Overall, the book offers a thought-provoking exploration of spirituality and human experience through the lens of poetry.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Religious · 1,570 words
First lines
Five kings rule o'er the Amorite, Mighty as fear and old as night; Swathed with unguent and gold and jewel, Waxed they merry and fat and cruel. Zedek of Salem, a terror and glory, Whose face was hid while his robes were gory; And Hoham of Hebron, whose loathly face is Heavy and dark o'er the ruin of races; And Piram of Jarmuth, drunk with strange wine, Who dreamed he had fashioned all stars that shine; And Debir of Eglon wild, without pity, Who raged like a plague in the midst of his city; And Japhia of Lachish, a fire that flameth, Who did in the daylight what no man nameth.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Religious, Epic, Adventure
- Length: 1,570 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Historical — The poem references historical events and figures, specifically the biblical Battle of Gibeon.
- Religious — The themes and narrative are deeply rooted in biblical stories and religious motifs.
- Epic — The poem features grand themes of battle and heroism, typical of epic literature.
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poetry · ballad · battle · Gibeon · historical · epic · knighthood · chivalry · conflict · heroism · religion · mythology