Drawing Water. Cottage Songs
Drawing Water is a collection of poems by George MacDonald that was published in 1870. The book contains a total of 36 poems, many of which are inspired by nature and the countryside. Some of the themes explored in the book include love, loss, faith, and the beauty of the natural world.
By George MacDonald · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Nature · 333 words
First lines
Dark, as if it would not tell, Lies the water, still and cool: Dip the bucket in the well, Lift it from the precious pool!
Up it comes all brown and dim, Telling of the twilight sweet: As it rises to the brim See the sun and water meet!
What this Textopian page supports
Drawing Water. Cottage Songs is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1870 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Nature, Philosophical, Inspirational
- Length: 333 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Drawing Water. Cottage Songs by George MacDonald
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Drawing Water. Cottage Songs?
- How does this poem by George MacDonald fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Poetry first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Cleaning The Windows Cottage Songs by George Macdonald
- Sweeping The Floor Cottage Songs by George Macdonald
- By The Cradle Cottage Songs by George Macdonald
- A Cider Song by G. K. Chesterton
- The Shortest And Sweetest Of Songs by George Macdonald
- Songs Of The Summer Nights by George Macdonald
Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The text contains religious themes, referencing Jesus and spiritual thirst.
- Nature — The imagery and themes revolve around natural elements like water, wells, and the sun.
- Philosophical — The work explores existential themes such as the origin of life and the quest for eternal satisfaction.
Tags
poetry · folk songs · nature · cottage life · rural · nostalgia · simplicity · spirituality · imagination · childhood · community · tradition