Descriptions of England

>Such a breed of mighty men
Three poems about England that inspire me in theseAs come forward, one to ten,
interesting times.To the Song on your bugles blown,
Descriptions of EnglandEngland
When countries face economic challenges, there isDown the years on your bugles blown?
also a period of self reflection in those countries. This isEver the faith endures,
no less true than in England. England is the largest partEngland, my England:
of the island of Britain. In recent years it has become a'Take and break us: we are yours,
nation with something of an identity crisis. For exampleEngland, my own!
the other nations of the Union - Wales, Scotland andLife is good, and joy runs high
Northern Ireland have strong cultural symbols whichBetween English earth and sky:
are lacking in England. Many English people are unsureDeath is death; but we shall die
whether to describe themselves as 'English' or 'British'. ItTo the Song on your bugles blown,
seems as though the English have no national identity.England
The British are citizens of the UK - the United KingdomTo the stars on your bugles blown!'
of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.They call you proud and hard,
Therefore in this article I decided to provide threeEngland, my England:
descriptions of England from three very differentYou with worlds to watch and ward,
writers. There are many descriptions of England inEngland, my own!
poetry, drama, novels etc. Some are flattering, someYou whose mail'd hand keeps the keys
are negative. But due to the current circumstances IOf such teeming destinies,
decided to include The following three wonderfulYou could know nor dread nor ease
examples of descriptions of England.Were the Song on your bugles blown,
1. The words of John of Gaunt in Shakespeare's playEngland,
'Richard II'Round the Pit on your bugles blown!
The following words are spoken by John of Gaunt.Mother of Ships whose might,
Gaunt was the 1st Duke of Lancaster and a memberEngland, my England,
of the House of Plantagenet. The name Gaunt comesIs the fierce old Sea's delight,
from his birthplace, Ghent which is in Belgium: 'Ghent'England, my own,
became 'Gaunt' in English. Gaunt was uncle to RichardChosen daughter of the Lord,
II. Richard II's reign had caused many problems inSpouse-in-Chief of the ancient Sword,
England and Gaunt had come to assist him. TheThere 's the menace of the Word
speech is made while Gaunt waits to meet RichardIn the Song on your bugles blown,
with the Duke of York at Ely House.England
I like this very much because it conveys the essenceOut of heaven on your bugles blown!by William Ernest
of England as a mix of beauty and strength.Henley
SHAKESPEARE: KING RICHARD II, ACT 2 SCENE 13. William Blake - England
This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isleThe following poem was written by William Blake 1804.
This earth of majesty, this seat of MarsBlake was a painter, poet and printmaker. It is
This other Eden, demi-paradiseinteresting from a theological point of view, reflecting
This fortress built by Nature for herselfthe strange English sect 'The New Jerusalem Church"
Against infection and the hand of warwhich believed among other things that the 'Holy city'
This happy breed of men, this little worlddescribed in the Book of Revelation to be England and
This precious stone set in the silver seathat Jesus visited England. It is this last idea that is
Which serves it in the office of a wallreflected in the poem.
Or as a moat defensive to a houseDespite its theological leanings the poem is very
Against the envy of less happier landspopular in England where it is usually sung to a tune
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.composed by C. Hubert H. Parry in 1916.
2. 'England My England'The poem is included here because of its famous
'England My England' was written by William Ernestdescriptions of England.
Henley (August 23, 1849 - July 11, 1903). Henley was anJERUSALEM
English poet, journalist and critic. Henley was born inAnd did those feet in ancient time
Gloucester, England and educated at the CryptWalk upon England's mountains green?
Grammar School. During his life he suffered from aAnd was the holy Lamb of God
series of terrible illnesses including tuberculosis as aOn England's pleasant pastures seen?
child and spent period in hospital.And did the Countenance Divine
ENGLAND MY ENGLANDShine forth upon our clouded hills?
England My EnglandAnd was Jerusalem builded here
What have I done for you,Among these dark Satanic mills?
England, my England?Bring me my bow of burning gold!
What is there I would not do,Bring me my arrows of desire!
England, my own?Bring me my spear! O clouds unfold!
With your glorious eyes austere,Bring me my chariot of fire!
As the Lord were walking near,I will not cease from mental fight,
Whispering terrible things and dearNor shall my sword sleep in my hand
As the Song on your bugles blown,Till we have built Jerusalem
EnglandIn England's green and pleasant land.
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