George Rolleston by George MacDonald
George Rolleston is a novel by George MacDonald that follows the life of its titular character from his childhood to adulthood. The story explores themes of faith, love, and redemption as George navigates various challenges in his personal and professional life.
By George MacDonald · First published 1865 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 135 words
First lines
Dead art thou? No more dead than was the maid Over whose couch the saving God did stand -- "She is not dead but sleepeth," said, And took her by the hand!
Thee knowledge never from Life's pathway wiled, But following still where life's great father led, He turned, and taking up his child, Raised thee too from the dead,
O living, thou hast passed thy second birth, Found all things new, and some things lovely strange; But thou wilt not forget the earth, Or in thy loving change!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Inspirational
- Length: 135 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.
- Religious — The themes involve spiritual resurrection and divine intervention, common in religious literature.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential themes such as life, death, and rebirth, typical of philosophical works.
- Inspirational — The narrative conveys a message of hope and renewal, often found in inspirational literature.
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fiction · literature · 19th century · British · novel · character study · coming of age · social issues · morality · friendship · identity · family