The Mother by Frederic Manning
The Mother is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young woman's struggle to survive in poverty during the Industrial Revolution in England. The book follows her journey from childhood to adulthood, as she navigates the harsh realities of life in a working-class community. Throughout the novel, Manning explores themes of class, gender, and social inequality, while also highlighting the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The Mother is considered a classic work of literature that offers a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by ordinary people during this period in history.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Spiritual · 243 words
First lines
She hath such quiet eyes, / That feed on all earth's wonders! She will sit / Here in the orchard, and the bewildering beauty / Of blossoming boughs lulls her as day grows late / And level sunlight streameth through the tree-stems / Lying as pale gold on the green fallows, and gilding the fleeces / Of the slow-feeding sheep in the pastures.
While in her there stirs, / A dream, a delight, a wonder her being knew not, / Yet now remembers, wistfully, as a thing long lost, / Sunken in dim, green, lucid sea-caves; / And her desire goeth out from her, toward God, through the twilight, / Lost, too, in the waters of unfathomable silence.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pastoral, Spiritual, Family
- Length: 243 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in a poetic form with a focus on imagery, rhythm, and emotional expression.
- Pastoral — The setting and themes revolve around nature, tranquility, and rural life, typical of pastoral literature.
- Spiritual — The narrative explores themes of wonder, desire, and a connection to God, indicating a spiritual dimension.
- Family — The interaction between the mother and child highlights familial bonds and emotional connections.
Tags
family · loss · grief · identity · memory · relationships · love · sacrifice · nostalgia · coming of age · conflict · cultural heritage