"The Everlasting Mercy" by John Masefield is a narrative poem that chronicles the life-altering journey of Saul Kane as he navigates sin and redemption. Characterized by its raw, expressive language and profound emotional depth, the story presents Kane's descent into moral decay marked by instances of drunkenness and violence. Kane's turning point is a profound introspection, leading him to a spiritual awakening. Masefield uses expressive depictions of the environment and those around Kane, emphasizing the conflict between his base nature and his desire for salvation, which leads to a meaningful discovery of empathy and divine favor, highlighting humanity's capacity for profound change..
The Everlasting Mercy
By John Masefield
Witness a man's transformation from a life of vice and wickedness, to a powerful spiritual reawakening through divine kindness.
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About the AuthorJohn Edward Masefield was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death in 1967. Among his best known works are the children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and the poems "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Sea-Fever".
John Edward Masefield was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death in 1967. Among his best known works are the children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and the poems "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Sea-Fever".
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