The Wild Knight and other Poems: to a Certain Na
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 Rolling English Road" and "The Song of Quoodle."
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Political, Philosophical · 305 words
First lines
We will not let thee be, for thou art ours. / We thank thee still, though thou forget these things, / For that hour's sake when thou didst wake all powers / With a great cry that God was sick of kings.
Leave thee there grovelling at their rusted greaves, / These hulking cowards on a painted stage, / Who, with imperial pomp and laurel leaves, / Show their Marengo -- one man in a cage.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Political, Philosophical, Satire, Historical
- Length: 305 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 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, meter, and poetic devices.
- Political — Themes of political power, critique of rulers, and national identity are prevalent throughout the poems.
- Philosophical — The poems explore philosophical ideas about power, morality, and human nature.
- Satire — There is a satirical tone in the critique of political figures and societal norms.
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poetry · literature · British · 19th century · 20th century · romanticism · nationalism · heroism · imagination · nature · philosophy · social commentary