A Christmas Faggot by Alfred Gurney
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| Author | Gurney, Alfred, 1845-1898 |
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| Title | A Christmas Faggot |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Christmas Faggot" by Alfred Gurney is a collection of poetic works written during the late 19th century. The book encapsulates the themes of Christmas, the Incarnation, and the joyous celebration associated with the birth of Christ. Gurney, who served as the Vicar of S. Barnabas', Pimlico, uses this compilation to share reflections that are both devotional and artistic, intended to inspire moments of joy and contemplation during the festive season. The poems within "A Christmas Faggot" cover various aspects of the Nativity and Christian life, blending pastoral imagery with theological insights. Gurney's verses present a deep reverence for the processes of birth, love, and the unfolding of divine presence in human experience. Through rich metaphors and intricate language, he explores themes such as maternal love, the significance of Christ's birth, and the everlasting hope found within the Christian faith. Each poem acts as an invitation for readers to reflect on the joy and solemnity of Christmas, ultimately leading to a celebration of love’s triumph over sorrow and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian poetry |
| Subject | Christmas -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27851 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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