The Soul's Answer
The Soul's Answer is a novel by Frederic Manning that explores the inner turmoil of a soldier during World War I. The book follows the protagonist, Private Bourne, as he navigates the horrors of trench warfare and grapples with his own mortality. Through vivid descriptions of battle scenes and introspective passages, Manning captures the psychological toll of war on soldiers and their families.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious · 111 words
First lines
My soul said unto me: Yea, God is wise With wisdom far too bright for our weak eyes.
I answered thus my soul: Yea, God is wise!
My soul said unto me: Yea, God is good And maketh love to be our daily food.
I answered thus my soul: Yea, God is good!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious, Inspirational
- Length: 111 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 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 rhythm and rhyme.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential and spiritual questions about God and the nature of good and evil.
- Religious — The content discusses theological concepts and the nature of God.
- Inspirational — The text aims to provide comfort and reassurance about the state of the world and the divine.
Tags
spirituality · philosophy · self-discovery · existentialism · inner journey · consciousness · meditation · mysticism · enlightenment · human experience · introspection · wisdom