Forgiveness by George MacDonald
The novel Forgiveness by George MacDonald tells the story of a young man named Robert Falconer who struggles with his faith and relationships after experiencing tragedy in his life. The book explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and spiritual growth through its characters' journeys.
By George MacDonald · First published 1870 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Poetry, Philosophical Fiction · 81 words
First lines
God gives his child upon his slate a sum -- To find eternity in hours and years; With both sides covered, back the child doth come, His dim eyes swollen with shed and unshed tears; God smiles, wipes clean the upper side and nether, And says, "Now, dear, we'll do the sum together! "
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Forgiveness is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Poetry, Philosophical Fiction, Inspirational
- Length: 81 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The text explores themes of divine interaction and spiritual lessons, characteristic of religious fiction.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and a focus on metaphorical language.
- Philosophical Fiction — The narrative delves into philosophical questions about time and eternity, typical of philosophical fiction.
- Inspirational — The text aims to inspire and provide moral or spiritual guidance, aligning with the inspirational genre.
Tags
forgiveness · redemption · grace · mercy · spirituality · Christianity · love · compassion · healing · faith · repentance · relationships