The Wild Knight and other Poems: the Song of the
The Wild Knight and Other Poems is a collection of poems by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1900. The book includes the title poem, which tells the story of a knight who goes on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Other notable poems in the collection include "The Song of the Children" and "The Rolling English Road."
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Children's Literature · 186 words
First lines
The World is ours till sunset, / Holly and fire and snow; / And the name of our dead brother / Who loved us long ago.
The grown folk mighty and cunning, / They write his name in gold; / But we can tell a little / Of the million tales he told.
He taught them laws and watchwords, / To preach and struggle and pray; / But he taught us deep in the hayfield / The games that the angels play.
Had he stayed here for ever, / Their world would be wise as ours -- / And the king be cutting capers, / And the priest be picking flowers.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a collection of poems, characterized by its lyrical structure and use of verse.
- Religious — The themes include religious imagery and references, such as the mention of a brother being hanged on a tree, which can be interpreted as a Christ-like figure.
- Children's Literature — The poem is titled 'The Song of the Children' and includes themes and perspectives from a child's point of view.
- Fantasy — The poem includes fantastical elements, such as games played by angels, which are not grounded in reality.
Tags
poetry · children · fantasy · imagination · adventure · knights · mythology · whimsy · nature · innocence · storytelling · morality
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Allegory
- Length: 186 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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