Absolution by Edith Nesbit (1909)
The story revolves around the theme of self-reflection and redemption. The narrator urges the reader to confront their own shortcomings, acknowledging the flaws and weaknesses that have led to an unfulfilled life. It emphasizes the importance of humility and acceptance of one's mistakes, promising that only through this process can one find peace and healing. However, if one harbors a secret sin or refuses to let go of past wrongdoings, they will be unable to attain redemption and will instead suffer in darkness, missing out on the beauty and grace that could have been theirs.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 301 words
First lines
Unbind thine eyes, with thine own soul confer, Look on the sins that made thy life unclean, Behold how poor thy vaunted virtues were, How weak thy faith, thy deeds how small and mean, How far from thy high dreams thy life hath been, How poor thy use of all thou hast received, How little of all God's glory thou hast seen, How misconstrued that which thou hast perceived.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical
- Length: 301 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, with a rhythmic and rhyming structure typical of poetry.
- Religious — The text contains references to sin, grace, and spiritual healing, indicating a religious theme.
- Philosophical — The work explores themes of self-reflection, morality, and the human condition, which are common in philosophical literature.
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Victorian Era · Children's Literature · Fantasy · Adventure · Mystery · Family · Friendship · Growing Up · Coming of Age · Imagination · Magic Realism · Social Class