The Baron's Yule Feast: A Christmas Rhyme by Thomas Cooper
"The Baron's Yule Feast: A Christmas Rhyme" by Thomas Cooper is a festive poetic work written in the mid-19th century. This narrative poem is set during a Christmas feast at Torksey Hall, where the main character, Sir Wilfrid de Thorold, prepares to celebrate the holiday alongside family and friends. The poem intertwines themes of generosity, community, and the significance of family ties, particularly focusing on the joy of the season while alsohinting at deep feelings of love and social challenges. The opening of "The Baron's Yule Feast" introduces readers to Torksey Hall, with vivid descriptions of its historical beauty and the surrounding countryside. The scene is set for a grand celebration, featuring traditional customs and spirited guests. Sir Wilfrid invites everyone, regardless of their social status, to partake in the festivities, emphasizing a spirit of inclusivity and goodwill. As the celebration unfolds, the entry of a minstrel sets the stage for enchanting tales and songs, intertwining merriment with hints of underlying emotions and past conflicts, especially relating to Sir Wilfrid's daughter, Edith, revealing complexities that suggest a deeper narrative about love and social tensions amidst the holiday cheer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cooper, Thomas, 1805-1892 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 25004896 |
| Title | The Baron's Yule Feast: A Christmas Rhyme |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Ness, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christmas -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29722 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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