Christmas Eve by Robert Browning

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Author Browning, Robert, 1812-1889
Title Christmas Eve
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al
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Summary "Christmas Eve" by Robert Browning is a poem written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This work is a dramatic monologue that captures the thoughts and experiences of an individual who reflects on spirituality and religious experiences on Christmas Eve. It explores themes of faith, doubt, and the nature of worship, contrasting different forms of religious expression. The poem opens with the speaker standing outside a quaint chapel, reluctant to enter due to the harsh weather and the congregation's apparent exclusiveness. As he reluctantly joins the assembly, he grows increasingly disillusioned with the preacher's sermon, which he views as lacking substance. The speaker escapes into the outer world, where he encounters a transformative vision of a moon-rainbow that offers him a deep spiritual insight. This moment leads him to realize the infinite love of God, prompting him to return to the chapel with a renewed perspective. Ultimately, he concludes that genuine worship transcends the confines of specific religious practices and resides instead in a personal relationship with the divine. Browning's portrayal of faith is both critical and celebratory, inviting readers to contemplate their own beliefs and expressions of spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christmas -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 6670
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 15, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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