To G. A. G by Charles Kingsley
The book TO G. A. G by Charles Kingsley is a novel that was published in 1855. It tells the story of a young man named George who travels to Greece and falls in love with a woman named Aglaia, or "G". The book explores themes such as love, loss, and the power of nature.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Letters, Biography, Historical · 174 words
First lines
A hasty jest I once let fall -- / As jests are wont to be, untrue -- / As if the sum of joy to you / Were hunt and picnic, rout and ball.
Your eyes met mine: I did not blame; / You saw it: but I touched too near / Some noble nerve; a silent tear / Spoke soft reproach, and lofty shame.
I do not wish those words unsaid.
Unspoilt by praise and pleasure, you / In that one look to woman grew, / While with a child, I thought, I played.
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To G. A. G is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Letters, Biography, Historical, Non-Fiction
- Length: 174 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Letters — The book is a collection of letters written by Charles Kingsley to G. A. G.
- Biography — The content of the letters provide a glimpse into the life of Charles Kingsley, potentially providing biographical details.
- Historical — The letters, written from a notable historical figure, can also be viewed as a primary historical source.
- Non-Fiction — Despite being comprised of personal letters, the content of the book would fall under non-fiction as it is not a work of imagined narrative.
Tags
friendship · letter · personal · introspection · philosophy · nature · spirituality · growth · wisdom · life lessons · reflection · mentorship