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Wednesday, February 2

Else, Wherefore Born?

Sir Gareth explaining to his mother why he must leave home to become a knight:
Man am I grown, a man's work must I do
Follow the deer? follow the Christ, the king,
live pure, speak true, right wrong, following the King—
Else, wherefore born?
-Alfred Lord Tennyson, "Gareth and Lynette," from Idylls of the King
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3 comments:

  1. Annie21:39

    I'll pass this on to Glo. She'd love it :)

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  2. Ryan08:45

    I've really been enjoying Idylls of the King. Tennyson's poetry is wonderful, he retells the Arthurian legend with skill, and the Christian imagery, though imperfect, is fantastic.

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  3. Annie22:40

    *note to self to delve into Tennyson soonish* ;) It was great to talk to you the other night! Take care.

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