Queen of the Seven Swords

by G. K. Chesterton

25 chapters58mEnglish1926

About this book

A collection of poems by G.K. Chesterton, centered around the Blessed Virgin Mary. The title is in reference to the seven sorrows of Mary. “And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:34) (Summary by Maria Therese)

Chapters (25)

1In Memoriam

2The White Witch

3The Return of Eve

177

4A Party Question

161

5A Little Litany

6The Ballad of King Arthur

253

7Regina Angelorum

129

8The Paradox

9The Towers of Time

321

10The Two Maidens

162

11An Agreement

12In October

146

13Laughter

14The Black Virgin

428

15Images

252

16The Trinkets

17The Queen of Seven Swords

220

18St. James of Spain

19St. Denys of France

20St. Anthony of Italy

21St. Patrick of Ireland

22St. Andrew of Scotland

23St. David of Wales

24St. George of England

25All the Seven

Queen of the Seven Swords

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Chapters (25)

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