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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Bell Upon Organ is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1863 CE.
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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