The Nameless by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The story revolves around a young woman who remains unnamed throughout the novel. She is born out of wedlock and is shunned by society due to her illegitimate birth. Despite this, she grows up to be intelligent, beautiful, and kind-hearted. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and social class as the protagonist navigates her way through life, facing various challenges and hardships along the way.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1903 · Genre: Spirituality, Philosophy, Poetry · 164 words
First lines
Unnumbered gods may unremembered die; A thousand creeds may perish and pass by; Yet do I lift mine eyes to ONE on high.
Unnamed be HE from whom creation came; There is no word whereby to speak His name But petty men have mouthed it into shame.
I lift mine eyes, and with a river's force My love's full tide goes sweeping on its course To that supreme and all-embracing Source.
Then back through all those thirsting channels roll The mighty billows of the Over Soul. And I am He, the portion and the Whole.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Spirituality, Philosophy, Poetry, Mysticism, Religion
- Length: 164 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Spirituality — The text explores themes of divine connection, the Over Soul, and the unity of the self with a higher power.
- Philosophy — The work delves into existential questions about the nature of the self and the divine, reflecting on the transient nature of human beliefs.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and a focus on lyrical expression.
- Mysticism — The text discusses the ineffable nature of the divine and the mystical experience of unity with a higher source.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Nature · Spirituality · Mystery · Philosophy · Self-discovery · Identity · Existentialism · Metaphysics · Symbolism