The Stolen God Lazarus to Dives
The poem tells the story of a people who have been oppressed and exploited by the wealthy elite. The wealthy have taken everything from them, including their land, resources, and even their faith. The people's God, who was supposed to be a champion of the poor, has been stolen and turned into an idol for the rich. The poem expresses outrage and defiance, with the people refusing to give up their God to the oppressors.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1906 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature · 709 words
First lines
WE do not clamour for vengeance, We do not whine for fear; We have cried in the outer darkness Where was no man to hear.
We cried to man and he heard not; Yet we thought God heard us pray; But our God, who loved and was sorry- Our God is taken away.
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The Stolen God Lazarus to Dives is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edith Nesbit, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature, Historical Fiction
- Length: 709 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative involves supernatural elements and mythical creatures.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a quest, involving various challenges and obstacles.
- Children's Literature — The language, themes, and characters are suitable and engaging for a young audience.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical period and incorporates elements of that era.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Children's Literature · Mythology · Gods and Goddesses · Quest · Journey · Friendship · Loyalty · Courage · Good vs Evil · Religion