Annie she's Dowie
Annie Shepherd is a young girl who lives with her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands. One day, she discovers a magical world called Dowie, where she meets a variety of fantastical creatures and learns important lessons about life. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of imagination.
By George MacDonald · First published 1853 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 105 words
First lines
Annie she's dowie, and Willie he's wae: What can be the matter wi' siccan a twae, For Annie she's fair as the first o' the day, And Willie he's honest and stalwart and gay?
Oh, the tane has a daddy is poor and is proud, And the tither a minnie that cleiks at the goud '.
They lo'ed are anither, and said their say, But the daddy and minnie hae partit the twae!
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Annie she's Dowie is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1853 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1853 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 105 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around the love between Annie and Willie, highlighting romantic elements.
- Drama — The narrative involves emotional conflict and interpersonal relationships, typical of dramatic works.
- Social Commentary — The text addresses social issues such as class differences and familial expectations, providing a critique of societal norms.
Tags
friendship · loss · grief · childhood · imagination · fantasy · adventure · self-discovery · family · love · hope · sorrow