The Wise Men by G.K. Chesterton
The Wise Men is a short story by G.K. Chesterton that tells the tale of three wise men who set out on a journey to find the newborn King of Kings. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges but ultimately succeed in their quest. The story explores themes of faith, hope, and perseverance, as well as the importance of following one's heart and intuition.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 470 words
First lines
Step softly, under snow or rain, To find the place where men can pray; The way is all so very plain That we may lose the way.
Oh, we have learnt to peer and pore On tortured puzzles from our youth, We know all labyrinthine lore, We are the three wise mert of yore, And we know all things but the truth.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Allegory, Mystical
- Length: 470 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes revolve around spiritual and religious imagery, including references to prayer, God, and biblical figures.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep philosophical ideas about truth, knowledge, and the human condition.
- Allegory — The narrative uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral and spiritual meanings.
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philosophy · wisdom · faith · reason · Christianity · mysticism · allegory · narrative · spirituality · truth · moral dilemmas · introspection