Project Gutenberg 2008-05-12 Public domain in the USA. 168 Mackay, Eric 1851 1898 The Song of the Flag: A National Ode Produced by K Nordquist, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Song of the Flag: A National Ode" by Eric Mackay is a patriotic poem written in the late 19th century. This lyrical piece serves as an ode to the British flag, celebrating its symbolism and significance in representing national pride, honor, and the spirit of the English people. Through passionate verses, Mackay evokes themes of loyalty, valor, and a deep connection to the nation's history and identity. In "The Song of the Flag," Mackay employs vivid imagery and rhythmic language to convey his reverence for the flag and what it represents. The poem illustrates the flag as a beacon of freedom and a powerful emblem that has withstood trials and tribulations throughout English history. It calls upon readers to honor their heritage and to view the flag as a rallying point for unity and strength amidst adversity. The poet also contrasts feelings of pride and disdain for traitors, urging loyalty and steadfastness in the face of challenges, while celebrating the beauty of the English landscape and its enduring spirit. The work ultimately captures a sense of shared purpose and collective identity among the British people, making it a noteworthy contribution to patriotic literature of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 45421 2025-10-10T11:43:09.216585 text/html 41763 2021-01-03T14:54:32 text/html 165041 2025-10-10T11:43:14.565074 application/epub+zip 163583 2025-10-10T11:43:12.252077 application/epub+zip 77347 2025-10-10T11:43:10.906594 application/epub+zip 280217 2025-10-10T11:43:16.254078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268212 2025-10-10T11:43:13.851065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 133161 2022-09-12T04:14:39.717722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 32878 2025-10-10T11:43:08.911604 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32703 2021-01-03T14:54:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32694 2021-01-03T14:54:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2369814 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 22710 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 2138 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 755 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 9254 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 755 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 9307 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8416 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8042 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 7877 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8945 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 9137 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 10318 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8156 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8908 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8988 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8696 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8754 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 7823 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8578 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 9307 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 7747 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8745 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 7582 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 8575 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 9104 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 138617 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 6733 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 528089 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 17656 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 21426 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 23947 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 23556 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 20337 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 755 2008-06-12T13:14:01 application/octet-stream 47527 2025-10-10T11:43:16.412040 application/rdf+xml 12746 2025-10-10T11:43:11.409602 image/jpeg 3029 2025-10-10T11:43:11.160575 image/jpeg 12718 2021-01-03T14:54:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 88057 2021-01-03T14:54:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 12691 2021-01-03T14:54:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 163499 2025-10-10T11:43:09.228581 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia