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