A Father to a Mother
A Father to a Mother is a novel by George MacDonald that explores the complex relationship between parents and their children. The story follows a young woman named Mary who struggles with her own identity after being abandoned by her father at a young age. As she navigates through life, she comes to realize the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in order to move forward. Throughout the novel, MacDonald weaves themes of love, loss, and redemption into a powerful narrative that speaks to the human condition.
By George MacDonald · First published 1862 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 79 words
First lines
When God's own child came down to earth, High heaven was very glad; The angels sang for holy mirth; Not God himself was sad!
Shall we, when ours goes homeward, fret? Come, Hope, and wait on Sorrow! The little one will not forget; It's only till to-morrow!
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A Father to a Mother is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1862 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1862 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 79 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious — The text references divine themes and the presence of God, indicating a religious context.
- Poetry — The structure and style of the text are poetic, with rhyming lines and a lyrical quality.
- Inspirational — The themes of hope and comfort in the face of sorrow suggest an inspirational genre.
- Philosophical — The text contemplates existential themes such as life, death, and the afterlife.
Tags
parenting · motherhood · fatherhood · family · love · relationships · nurturing · support · emotional · growth · sacrifice · wisdom