TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gurney,Alfred
TI  - A Christmas Faggot
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Christian poetry
KW  - Christmas -- Poetry
N1  - Release date is 2009-01-20; Produced by Bryan Ness, Louise Pattison and the Online
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N2  - "A Christmas Faggot" by Alfred Gurney is a collection of poetic works written during the late 19th century. The book encapsulates the themes of Christmas, the Incarnation, and the joyous celebration associated with the birth of Christ. Gurney, who served as the Vicar of S. Barnabas', Pimlico, uses this compilation to share reflections that are both devotional and artistic, intended to inspire moments of joy and contemplation during the festive season.  The poems within "A Christmas Faggot" cover various aspects of the Nativity and Christian life, blending pastoral imagery with theological insights. Gurney's verses present a deep reverence for the processes of birth, love, and the unfolding of divine presence in human experience. Through rich metaphors and intricate language, he explores themes such as maternal love, the significance of Christ's birth, and the everlasting hope found within the Christian faith. Each poem acts as an invitation for readers to reflect on the joy and solemnity of Christmas, ultimately leading to a celebration of love’s triumph over sorrow and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27851
ER  -