"Prince Ragnal, and other holiday verses" by Eleanor C. (Eleanor Cecilia) Donnelly is a treasury of late 19th-century poetry that paints vivid scenes of holidays, especially Christmas, through stories and fables tinged with early Christian lore. Within these pages, themes of love, spiritual awakening, and the true meaning of Christmas intertwine with both mythical and historical threads, emphasizing the communal and individual facets of faith with elegance. The headlining poem, "Prince Ragnal", is a powerful narrative set in old Ireland, following a prince afflicted with leprosy as he struggles with his past arrogance, leading up to one Christmas day when a miraculous event occurs, opening the path to forgiveness and uniting him with his beloved. Complementing this tale are several other verses that each celebrate the Nativity and reflect the splendor of the holiday season, crafting a compelling invitation to consider the spirit of hope, pardon, and happiness that embody Christmas.
Prince Ragnal, and other holiday verses
By Eleanor C. (Eleanor Cecilia) Donnelly
In a world of ancient legends and Christmas cheer, a prideful prince stricken with leprosy seeks redemption and finds love, echoing through verses of faith and forgiveness.
Summary
About the AuthorEleanor C. Donnelly was an American poet, short story writer and biographer. She was known as "The Poet of the Pure Soul". Her brother was the lawyer and author Ignatius L. Donnelly, who served as lieutenant governor and U.S. Congressman from the state of Minnesota.
Eleanor C. Donnelly was an American poet, short story writer and biographer. She was known as "The Poet of the Pure Soul". Her brother was the lawyer and author Ignatius L. Donnelly, who served as lieutenant governor and U.S. Congressman from the state of Minnesota.
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