Chloe. from the Dutch of Johannes Bellamy
The narrative follows a celestial event where angels discover a mortal woman named Chloe, who is deeply engaged in prayer and devotion. Her piety captivates the angels, prompting them to descend from heaven to witness her spiritual fervor. As they observe her, they are struck by her beauty and the sincerity of her emotions, symbolized by a tear rolling down her cheek. The angels express a desire to remain with her in the earthly realm, but their divine Father intervenes with a display of thunder and wind, signaling their need to return to heaven. Despite the divine command, the angels are reluctant to leave Chloe behind. Ultimately, they decide to take her with them, ascending to heaven while singing praises. The story highlights themes of devotion, the connection between the divine and the mortal, and the transformative power of faith. Chloe's character embodies purity and spiritual longing, making her a focal point of admiration for the celestial beings. The narrative concludes with her being welcomed into the heavenly realm, illustrating the intersection of earthly devotion and divine acceptance.
By George Borrow · First published 1835 · Genre: Poetry, Religious Fiction, Fantasy · 277 words
First lines
O we have a sister on earthly dominions!
Cried two of the holy Angelical train, And flew up to heaven with fluttering pinions, But quickly to earth they descended again; Their brothers, with voices triumphantly lifted, Behind them came flocking this wonder to view, More fast than the gleam from the cloud that is rifted, Down, down to a forest of beeches they flew,
And there beheld Chloe, all rapt in devotion, Upon the ground kneeling, unable to speak; A tear-drop, the offspring of pious emotion, Was streaming like dew down her beautiful cheek.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1835 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious Fiction, Fantasy, Romanticism
- Length: 277 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious Fiction — The narrative involves angelic beings and divine intervention, central themes in religious fiction.
- Fantasy — The presence of supernatural elements such as angels and divine actions aligns with the fantasy genre.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on emotion, nature, and the sublime reflects the Romantic literary movement.
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Dutch literature · translation · 19th century · novel · romance · cultural exploration · identity · European settings · social commentary · character development · historical context · language