Autumn's Gold by George MacDonald
Autumn's Gold is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young woman named Marion who inherits a large estate from her uncle. The book follows Marion as she navigates the challenges of managing the estate and dealing with the various characters who come into her life, including a handsome neighbor named Edward. Along the way, Marion learns important lessons about love, friendship, and the true meaning of wealth.
By George MacDonald · First published 1874 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism · 160 words
First lines
Along the tops of all the yellow trees, The golden-yellow trees, the sunshine lies; And where the leaves are gone, long rays surprise Lone depths of thicket with their brightnesses; And through the woods, all waste of many a breeze, Cometh more joy of light for Poet's eyes -- Green fields lying yellow underneath the skies, And shining houses and blue distances.
By the roadside, like rocks of golden ore That make the western river-beds so bright, The briar and the furze are all alight!
Perhaps the year will be so fair no more, But now the fallen, falling leaves are gay, And autumn old has shone into a Day!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1874 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism, Pastoral
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on imagery and rhythm, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The content vividly describes natural elements like trees, leaves, and light, emphasizing the beauty of the natural world.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on beauty, nature, and emotional depth aligns with Romantic literary themes.
- Pastoral — The depiction of rural and idyllic landscapes is a hallmark of pastoral literature.
Tags
nature · autumn · gold · seasons · change · beauty · reflection · transformation · life · death · philosophy · spirituality