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: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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