Come Down by George MacDonald (1875)
"Come Down" is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young man named Paul who travels to a remote village in Scotland to investigate reports of strange occurrences. Upon arriving, he discovers that the villagers are being terrorized by a mysterious creature known as "The Beast." As Paul delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers dark secrets about the village's past and must confront his own demons in order to save the town from destruction. The book explores themes of faith, redemption, and the power of love.
By George MacDonald · First published 1875 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 59 words
First lines
Still am I haunting Thy door with my prayers; Still they are panting Up thy steep stairs!
Wouldst thou not rather Come down to my heart, And there, O my Father, Be what thou art?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1875 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical
- Length: 59 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes revolve around spiritual longing and a plea to a divine figure, typical of religious literature.
- Philosophical — The work explores existential themes and the nature of divine presence, aligning with philosophical literature.
Tags
fantasy · spirituality · allegory · moral lessons · redemption · self-discovery · imagination · childhood · adventure · mysticism · nature · love