Bell Upon Organ by George MacDonald
Bell Upon Organ is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young man named Bell who discovers his true calling in life through a series of unexpected events. The book explores themes of self-discovery, faith, and the power of music to transform lives.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Poetry, Fable, Fantasy · 250 words
First lines
It's all very well, Said the Bell, To be the big Organ below!
But the folk come and go, Said the Bell, And you never can tell What sort of person the Organ will blow!
And, besides, it is much at the mercy of the weather For 'tis all made in pieces and glued together!
But up in my cell Next door to the sky, Said the Bell, I dwell Very high; And with glorious go I swing to and fro; I swing swift or slow, I swing as I please, With summons or knell; I swing at my ease, Said the Bell: Not the tallest of men Can reach up to touch me, To smirch me or smutch me, Or make me do what I would not be at!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fable, Fantasy, Philosophical
- Length: 250 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and rhyming pattern, characteristic of poetry.
- Fable — The narrative features anthropomorphized objects, the Bell and the Organ, conveying a moral or lesson.
- Fantasy — The story involves elements of fantasy through the personification of inanimate objects, creating a whimsical and imaginative setting.
- Philosophical — The text explores themes of freedom, identity, and existential reflection, typical of philosophical literature.
Tags
fantasy · allegory · spirituality · moral lessons · imagination · childhood · adventure · mysticism · self-discovery · nature · whimsy · dreams