John Gilpin
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1792
This poem recounts the true story of John Gilpin's disastrous and humorous carriage ride to Ware.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this poem.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used in the poem.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the poem.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The poem is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the poem.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo significant acts of courage are depicted.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
No significant themes of love are present.
The poem focuses on a humorous, unfortunate event.
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