Equity by George MacDonald (1879)
Equity is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of justice and morality in Victorian society. The story follows the life of Sir Richard Feverel, who struggles to reconcile his personal beliefs with societal expectations. Throughout the book, MacDonald challenges readers to consider their own values and how they relate to larger issues of social justice.
By George MacDonald · First published 1879 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 160 words
First lines
No bird can sing in tune but that the Lord Sits throned in equity above the heaven, And holds the righteous balance always even; No heart can true response to love afford Wherein from one to eight not every chord Is yet attuned by the spirits seven: For tuneful no bird sings but that the Lord Is throned in equity above high heaven.
Oh heart, by wrong unfilial scathed and scored, And from thy humble throne with mazedness driven, Take courage: when thy wrongs thou hast forgiven, Thy rights in love thy God will see restored: No bird could sing in tune but that the Lord Sits throned in equity above the heaven.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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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 divine justice and the presence of God, which are central to religious literature.
- Philosophical — The work explores abstract concepts such as equity, justice, and forgiveness, typical of philosophical discourse.
Tags
justice · morality · ethics · social justice · equality · philosophy · human rights · law · society · redemption · character development · conflict