Evil Influence by George MacDonald
Evil Influence is a novel by George MacDonald that explores the theme of good versus evil. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard, who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation orchestrated by an enigmatic figure known only as "The Master." As Richard struggles to break free from his captor's grasp, he must confront his own inner demons and come to terms with the true nature of evil. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, each with their own unique perspective on the struggle between good and evil. Ultimately, Evil Influence is a powerful meditation on the human condition and the eternal battle between light and darkness.
By George MacDonald · First published 1890 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Poetry · 161 words
First lines
'Tis not the violent hands alone that bring / The curse, the ravage, and the downward doom, / Although to these full oft the yawning tomb / Owes deadly surfeit; but a keener sting, / A more immortal agony will cling / To the half fashioned sin which would assume / Fair Virtue's garb; the eye that sows the gloom / With quiet seeds of Death henceforth to spring / What time the sun of passion burning fierce / Breaks through the kindly cloud of circumstance; / The bitter word, and the unkindly glance, / The crust and canker coming with the years, / Are liker Death than arrows and the lance / Which through the living heart at once doth pierce.
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Evil Influence is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Gothic Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Poetry, Philosophical Fiction, Victorian Literature
- Length: 161 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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Genres
- Gothic Fiction — The themes of doom, curse, and agony align with the dark and mysterious elements typical of Gothic fiction.
- Psychological Fiction — The exploration of internal conflict and the moral implications of sin suggest a focus on psychological depth.
- Poetry — The use of poetic structure and language indicates a strong poetic influence in the writing style.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text delves into themes of virtue, sin, and morality, which are central to philosophical inquiry.
Tags
fantasy · morality · good vs evil · spirituality · allegory · redemption · character development · Victorian literature · imagination · moral lessons · supernatural · inner conflict