A Lown Nicht by George MacDonald
A Lown Nicht is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young woman named Marion who lives in a small Scottish village. The book follows her journey as she navigates love, loss, and personal growth. It explores themes such as faith, forgiveness, and redemption, and has been praised for its beautiful prose and insightful commentary on human nature.
By George MacDonald · First published 1879 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Philosophical · 207 words
First lines
Rose o' my hert, Open yer leaves to the lampin mune; Into the curls lat her keek an' dert, She'll tak the colour but gie ye tune.
Buik o' my brain, Open yer faulds to the starry signs; Lat the e'en o' the holy luik an' strain, Lat them glimmer an' score atween the lines.
Cup o' my soul, Goud an' diamond an' ruby cup, Ye're noucht ava but a toom dry bowl Till the wine o' the kingdom fill ye up.
Conscience-glass, Mirror the en'less All in thee; Melt the boundered and make it pass Into the tideless, shoreless sea.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Philosophical, Spiritual, Romantic
- Length: 207 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The use of symbolic language and references to mythical elements suggest a fantasy genre.
- Philosophical — Themes of existential reflection and metaphysical concepts are present, indicating a philosophical genre.
- Spiritual — The text contains spiritual and religious imagery, aligning with a spiritual genre.
Tags
fantasy · fairy tale · Scottish literature · children's literature · moral lessons · imagination · adventure · whimsy · mythical creatures · dreams · friendship · courage