The Wild Knight and other Poems: the Holy of Hol

Name: The Wild Knight and other Poems: the Holy of Holies
Author: G.K. Chesterton

The Wild Knight and Other Poems is a collection of poems by G.K. Chesterton that was published in 1900. The book includes the poem "The Holy of Holies," which explores themes of faith, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life.

By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 134 words

First lines

'Elder father, though thine eyes Shine with hoary mysteries, Canst thou tell what in the heart Of a cowslip blossom lies?

'Smaller than all lives that be, Secret as the deepest sea, Stands a little house of seeds, Like an elfin's granary,

'Speller of the stones and weeds, Skilled in Nature's crafts and creeds, Tell me what is in the heart Of the smallest of the seeds.'

'God Almighty, and with Him Cherubim and Seraphim, Filling all eternity -- Adonai Elohim. '

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Work type: Poem
Author: G.K. Chesterton
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Mystical, Nature
Length: 134 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is a collection of poems, characterized by its lyrical structure and use of verse.
Religious — The themes and references to divine entities and spiritual concepts indicate a religious genre.
Philosophical — The exploration of existential and metaphysical questions suggests a philosophical genre.
Mystical — The use of mystical imagery and references to mysteries aligns with the mystical genre.