The Song of the Flag: A National Ode

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The Song of the Flag: A National Ode

by Eric Mackay

EN·~11 minutes·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

THE SONG OF THE FLAG

0:02
2

ERIC MACKAY

0:07
3

THE SONG OF THE FLAG. - I.

0:51
4

II.

0:26
5

III.

0:57
6

IV.

0:55
7

V.

0:31
8

VI.

0:59
9

VII.

0:35
10

VIII.

6:02

Description

A soaring lyrical tribute, this work wraps the flag of England in vivid, rhythmic verses that celebrate its proud presence on towers, ship‑masts, and battlefields. The poet’s language sweeps from the crashing sea to the gentle lark at dawn, weaving images of storm‑tossed winds, glimmering sunlight, and the timeless spirit of a nation. Each stanza feels like a chorus of voices urging listeners to lift the banner high and feel the pulse of historic courage.

Beyond its patriotic fervor, the piece invites listeners into a rich soundscape of nature and history, where the sea’s roar becomes a drum of triumph and the countryside’s green fields echo with pride. The cadence of the verses—steady, uplifting, and occasionally fierce—makes the ode feel both a personal hymn and a collective rallying cry. It’s an immersive experience that honors tradition while stirring the imagination of anyone who loves a stirring, melodic celebration of country.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 minutes (11K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by K Nordquist, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2008-05-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Eric Mackay

1851–1898

A late-Victorian poet who briefly found a wide readership, he is best known for lush, musical verse and for the complicated literary family circle that linked him to novelist Marie Corelli.

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