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Title: The Golden Helm, and Other Verse

Note: Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The torch -- The unknown knight -- The king's death -- The Knight of the Wood -- Notre Dame de la Belle-Verrière -- In the valley -- The vision: a Christmas mystery -- The three kings -- The songs of Queen Averlaine -- The golden helm.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Golden Helm, and Other Verse" by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work showcases Gibson's lyrical style, exploring themes of love, valor, and the human condition intertwined with elements of fantasy and medieval romance. The collection presents a tapestry of narratives, often focusing on the emotional journeys of its characters, predominantly in a dreamy, idealized setting. The centerpiece poem, "The Golden Helm," illustrates the story of Geoffrey, a young knight who receives a magical helm symbolizing courage and destiny. As he navigates the trials of knighthood, his passion for Christine unfolds against the backdrop of the Queen, Hild, who harbors unrequited love and envy. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the poem depicts Geoffrey’s transformation and the tragic consequences of love, culminating in a climax where both Geoffrey and Christine pay the ultimate price for their devotion. Here, Gibson captures a poignant blend of chivalry, sacrifice, and the complexities of romantic entanglements within a larger framework of myth and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962

EBook No.: 42052

Published: Feb 8, 2013

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Golden Helm, and Other Verse

Note: Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The torch -- The unknown knight -- The king's death -- The Knight of the Wood -- Notre Dame de la Belle-Verrière -- In the valley -- The vision: a Christmas mystery -- The three kings -- The songs of Queen Averlaine -- The golden helm.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Golden Helm, and Other Verse" by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work showcases Gibson's lyrical style, exploring themes of love, valor, and the human condition intertwined with elements of fantasy and medieval romance. The collection presents a tapestry of narratives, often focusing on the emotional journeys of its characters, predominantly in a dreamy, idealized setting. The centerpiece poem, "The Golden Helm," illustrates the story of Geoffrey, a young knight who receives a magical helm symbolizing courage and destiny. As he navigates the trials of knighthood, his passion for Christine unfolds against the backdrop of the Queen, Hild, who harbors unrequited love and envy. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the poem depicts Geoffrey’s transformation and the tragic consequences of love, culminating in a climax where both Geoffrey and Christine pay the ultimate price for their devotion. Here, Gibson captures a poignant blend of chivalry, sacrifice, and the complexities of romantic entanglements within a larger framework of myth and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962

EBook No.: 42052

Published: Feb 8, 2013

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.