Failure by George MacDonald (1890)
The novel "Failure" by George MacDonald tells the story of a young man named John who struggles to find his place in life after failing at various endeavors. Throughout the book, he encounters different people and experiences that help him grow as an individual. The themes of perseverance, self-discovery, and redemption are explored throughout the story.
By George MacDonald · First published 1890 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Philosophical · 58 words
First lines
Farewell, O Arm of the Lord! Man who hated the sword, Yet struck and spared not the thing abhorred! Farewell, O word of the Word! Man who knew no failure But the failure of the Lord!
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Failure 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: Religious, Poetry, Philosophical
- Length: 58 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious — The text references religious themes, such as the 'Arm of the Lord' and 'word of the Word', indicating a focus on spiritual or theological concepts.
- Poetry — The structure and language of the text suggest a poetic form, with rhythmic and lyrical elements.
- Philosophical — The text explores abstract concepts like failure and divine will, which are common in philosophical discourse.
Tags
failure · redemption · spirituality · self-discovery · struggle · perseverance · hope · morality · faith · personal growth · overcoming adversity · inner strength