A Birthday-Wish by George MacDonald
A Birthday-Wish is a short story by George MacDonald about a young girl named Lucy who wishes for something special on her birthday. The story explores themes of love, generosity, and the power of imagination.
By George MacDonald · First published 1860 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Religious · 44 words
First lines
Who know thee, love: thy life be such That, ere the year be o'er, Each one who loves thee now so much, Even God, may love thee more!
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A Birthday-Wish is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1860 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Religious
- Length: 44 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, characteristic of poetry.
- Inspirational — The theme revolves around love and personal growth, aiming to inspire the reader.
- Religious — The mention of God suggests a religious or spiritual undertone.
Tags
fantasy · children's literature · imagination · adventure · friendship · whimsy · magic · dreams · celebration · growth · self-discovery · family