The Lost Angel by Frederic Manning
The Lost Angel is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young man's journey through life and his search for meaning. The book follows the protagonist, John, from his childhood in England to his travels around Europe and eventually to America. Along the way, he encounters various people and experiences that shape his understanding of himself and the world around him. The novel explores themes of identity, spirituality, and the human condition.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 298 words
First lines
Thy love is as clear rivers to a thirsty land, Even as the rivers of earth bringing the wonder of boughs, The rivers of thy love have filled up the channels of time.
Earth is a lure unto mine eyes. Lo! now I love The fragile fleeting days, warm lips of women.
Delights that slip away as fish through water.
O, God, thou knowest what is in my heart.
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The Lost Angel is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frederic Manning, dated 1926 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Tragedy
- Length: 298 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on lyrical expression and emotional depth.
- Religious — The text contains numerous references to God and spiritual themes, exploring the speaker's relationship with the divine.
- Philosophical — The text delves into existential questions and the nature of human desires and despair.
- Tragedy — The themes of loss, despair, and fallen grace are central to the narrative, reflecting a tragic tone.
Tags
mystery · fantasy · adventure · angels · loss · redemption · spirituality · search · identity · self-discovery · conflict · sacrifice