From Home by George MacDonald (1870)
Home is a novel written by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young man named Robert Falconer who sets out on a journey to find his true home. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences that shape his understanding of what it means to be at home in oneself and in the world. The book explores themes such as identity, belonging, and spirituality, and is considered one of MacDonald's most important works.
By George MacDonald · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary Fiction · 118 words
First lines
Some men there are who cannot spare A single tear until they feel The last cold pressure, and the heel Is stamped upon the outmost layer.
And, waking, some will sigh to think The clouds have borrowed winter's wing, Sad winter, when the grasses spring No more about the fountain's brink.
And some would call me coward fool: I lay a claim to better blood, But yet a heap of idle mud Hath power to make me sorrowful.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary Fiction, Romanticism
- Length: 118 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential and introspective ideas, reflecting on human emotions and mortality.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes language and thematic depth, typical of literary fiction.
- Romanticism — The text exhibits a focus on emotion and nature, aligning with Romantic literary traditions.
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fantasy · adventure · spirituality · family · self-discovery · imagination · morality · childhood · growth · relationships · nature · dreams