A Mammon-Marriage by George MacDonald
A Mammon-Marriage is a novel by George MacDonald that explores the themes of love, marriage, and wealth. The story follows two couples who are brought together through their pursuit of money and social status. However, as they navigate the challenges of their relationships, they begin to question whether material possessions are truly worth sacrificing their happiness for. Through its complex characters and thought-provoking themes, A Mammon-Marriage offers a powerful commentary on the dangers of placing too much value on wealth and status.
By George MacDonald · First published 1869 · Genre: Gothic, Poetry, Fantasy · 247 words
First lines
The croak of a raven hoar!
A dog's howl, kennel-tied!
Loud shuts the carriage-door: / The two are away on their ghastly ride / To Death's salt shore!
Where are the love and the grace?
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Gothic, Poetry, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
- Length: 247 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Gothic — The text features dark, eerie imagery and themes of death and the supernatural, characteristic of Gothic literature.
- Poetry — The structure and style of the text, with its rhythmic and rhyming lines, align with poetic forms.
- Fantasy — The presence of supernatural elements and a surreal setting suggest a fantasy genre.
- Horror — The unsettling and macabre imagery evokes a sense of horror.
Tags
marriage · wealth · society · morality · love · class · conflict · character development · romance · critique · human nature · values