Song of the Soul by Frederic Manning
Song of the Soul is a novel written by Frederic Manning and published in 1928. The book follows the journey of a young man named John as he navigates his way through World War I. It is known for its vivid descriptions of trench warfare and the psychological toll it takes on soldiers.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual · 286 words
First lines
My life was woven long ago, Or ever this our earth was fair, With mingled threads of love and woe, Hate, tears, and laughter, hope, despair.
Yea! it was made ere water was, Ere snow fell, or the bright dew shone Upon the tender blades of grass; It sate and dreamed its life alone.
Ere golden stars swam through the blue Of heaven, singing as they came, God wrought into it every hue, And gave it wings and feet of flame: A little thing of His own breath, A word that trembled into song, To fall through mists of life and death, A frail thing conquering the strong.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual, Romantic
- Length: 286 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetic works.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential concepts such as the nature of life, creation, and the universe, which are central to philosophical inquiry.
- Spiritual — The text references divine creation and the soul's journey, aligning with spiritual and metaphysical themes.
- Romantic — The language and imagery evoke emotions and beauty, which are often associated with romantic literature.
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spirituality · poetry · self-discovery · philosophy · existentialism · nature · human experience · inner journey · emotional depth · consciousness · artistic expression · meditation