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Title:
The Vision of Sir Launfal
And Other Poems by James Russell Lowell; With a Biographical Sketch and Notes, a Portrait and Other Illustrations
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Vision of Sir Launfal" by James Russell Lowell is a poem written in the mid-19th century. It draws upon Arthurian legend to convey moral and social themes, focusing on the titular character, Sir Launfal, as he embarks on a quest for the Holy Grail. The poem explores topics such as charity, humanity, and the essence of true nobility, wherein the protagonist learns that true giving transcends material wealth. The opening of this work introduces us to Sir Launfal, a young knight eager to embark on his quest for the Holy Grail, a symbol of divine grace. As Launfal prepares for his journey, he encounters a leper who begs for alms, and upon recoiling in disgust, he gives a piece of gold but fails to recognize the human beneath the man’s suffering. The stark contrast between Launfal’s noble aspirations and his initial disdain for poverty sets the foundation for a life-altering revelation as the story unfolds. This initial encounter emphasizes the poem's central message that true honor lies in compassionate action toward those in need, setting the stage for Launfal's transformative quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891
EBook No.: 17119
Published: Nov 20, 2005
Downloads: 608
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Vision of Sir Launfal
And Other Poems by James Russell Lowell; With a Biographical Sketch and Notes, a Portrait and Other Illustrations
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Vision of Sir Launfal" by James Russell Lowell is a poem written in the mid-19th century. It draws upon Arthurian legend to convey moral and social themes, focusing on the titular character, Sir Launfal, as he embarks on a quest for the Holy Grail. The poem explores topics such as charity, humanity, and the essence of true nobility, wherein the protagonist learns that true giving transcends material wealth. The opening of this work introduces us to Sir Launfal, a young knight eager to embark on his quest for the Holy Grail, a symbol of divine grace. As Launfal prepares for his journey, he encounters a leper who begs for alms, and upon recoiling in disgust, he gives a piece of gold but fails to recognize the human beneath the man’s suffering. The stark contrast between Launfal’s noble aspirations and his initial disdain for poverty sets the foundation for a life-altering revelation as the story unfolds. This initial encounter emphasizes the poem's central message that true honor lies in compassionate action toward those in need, setting the stage for Launfal's transformative quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891
EBook No.: 17119
Published: Nov 20, 2005
Downloads: 608
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.