A Year Song by George MacDonald
"A Year Song" by George MacDonald is a poem that celebrates the changing seasons and the passage of time. The speaker reflects on the beauty of nature and the cyclical nature of life, from birth to death and back again. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, MacDonald captures the essence of each season and the emotions they evoke in us.
By George MacDonald · First published 1867 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical · 259 words
First lines
Sighing above, Rustling below, Thorough the woods The winds go.
Beneath, dead crowds; Above, life bare; And the besom tempest Sweeps the air: _Heart, leave thy woe: Let the dead things go._
Through the brown Gold doth push; Misty green Veils the bush.
Here a twitter, There a croak!
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A Year Song is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1867 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical, Romantic
- Length: 259 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are centered around natural elements such as woods, winds, and seasonal changes.
- Philosophical — The work explores existential themes, reflecting on life, death, and renewal.
- Romantic — The text exhibits a romantic appreciation for nature and emotional introspection.
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poetry · nature · seasons · childhood · imagination · whimsy · spirituality · growth · reflection · beauty · innocence · joy