Oxen
by Thomas Hardy
'Oxen' Summary
Thomas Hardy's "The Oxen" is a short, lyrical poem that explores the enduring power of tradition and the mystery of nature. Set in a rural English village during the Christmas season, the poem centers around the arrival of an unusual snowfall that blankets the countryside. The villagers recall an old legend, passed down through generations, that the oxen kneel in their stalls on Christmas Eve, in a silent tribute to the birth of Christ. As the snow falls, the speaker contemplates the possibility that the oxen are indeed kneeling, drawing a parallel between this ancient custom and the enduring spirit of faith in the face of the unknown.Book Details
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Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. Initially, he gained fame as the author of novels such as Far from t...
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