The Harp. From Garonwy Owen
The Harp is a poem by George Borrow that tells the story of a harper who travels through Wales playing his instrument for people in exchange for food and shelter. The poem describes the beauty of the Welsh countryside and the hospitality of its inhabitants, as well as the hardships faced by the harper on his journey.
By George Borrow · First published 1862 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Folklore · 79 words
First lines
The harp to every one is dear Who hateth vice, and all things evil; Hail to its gentle voice so clear, Its gentle voice affrights the Devil!
The Devil can not the Minstrel quell -- He by the Minstrel is confounded; From Saul was cast the spirit fell, When David's harp melodious sounded.
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The Harp. From Garonwy Owen is listed on Textopian as a poem by George Borrow, dated 1862 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1862 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Folklore, Music
- Length: 79 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Religious — The text references biblical figures and themes, such as David and Saul, and the spiritual power of music.
- Folklore — The harp is a traditional symbol in folklore, and the text evokes themes of good versus evil common in folklore narratives.
- Music — The central theme revolves around the harp and its musical influence, highlighting the power of music.
Tags
Welsh literature · poetry · romanticism · 19th century · cultural heritage · folklore · mythology · nature · identity · language · tradition · narrative