A Mood by George MacDonald (1856)
"A Mood" by George MacDonald is a short story about a man who experiences a sudden and intense change in his emotional state. The story explores the nature of moods, their causes, and their effects on our lives. It also touches on themes such as identity, self-awareness, and the power of the human mind.
By George MacDonald · First published 1856 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Romanticism · 51 words
First lines
My thoughts are like fire-flies, pulsing in moonlight; / My heart like a silver cup, filled with red wine; / My soul a pale gleaming horizon, whence soon light / Will flood the gold earth with a torrent divine.
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A Mood is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1856 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Romanticism
- Length: 51 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as metaphor and imagery.
- Lyric — The text expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of nature, emotion, and the divine align with Romantic literary elements.
Tags
mood · emotion · psychology · literature · narrative · prose · reflection · introspection · human experience · philosophy · imagination · creativity