By Faith with Thanksgiving by Edith Nesbit
The story revolves around the theme of love, exploring its nature and significance. It delves into the idea that love is not a fleeting emotion or a physical sensation, but rather a divine force that transcends mortal experiences. The narrative suggests that love is an eternal and omnipresent entity that guides and nourishes human existence, much like a god.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Religious · 164 words
First lines
Love is no bird that nests and flies, / No rose that buds and blooms and dies, / No star that shines and disappears, / No fire whose ashes strew the years: / Love is the god who lights the star, / Makes music of the lark's desire, / Love tells the rose what perfumes are, / And lights and feeds the deathless fire.
Love is no joy that dies apace / With the delight of dear embrace -- / Love is no feast of wine and bread, / Red-vintaged and gold-harvested: / Love is the god whose touch divine / On hands that clung and lips that kissed, / Has turned life's common bread and wine / Into the Holy Eucharist.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Religious
- Length: 164 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form, with a rhythmic and rhyming structure, typical of poetry.
- Romance — The theme of love is central to the work, with a focus on its divine and eternal nature, common in romance literature.
- Religious — The work references religious concepts such as the Holy Eucharist, indicating a religious genre.
Tags
Christian Fiction · Religious Fiction · Inspirational Fiction · Faith-based Fiction · Thanksgiving Theme · Family Drama · Victorian Era · British Literature · Classic Fiction · Historical Fiction · Social Commentary · Morality Tale