I See Thee Not by George MacDonald
I See Thee Not is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young man named Adela who falls in love with a mysterious woman named Lilith. The book explores themes of love, death, and redemption as Adela struggles to understand his feelings for Lilith and her true nature.
By George MacDonald · First published 1892 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 277 words
First lines
Yes, Master, when thou comest thou shalt find A little faith on earth, if I am here!
Thou know'st how oft I turn to thee my mind.
How sad I wait until thy face appear!
Hast thou not ploughed my thorny ground full sore, And from it gathered many stones and sherds?
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I See Thee Not is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 277 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious — The text is centered around themes of faith, divine presence, and spiritual longing, reflecting a deep religious sentiment.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and a focus on lyrical expression.
- Inspirational — The themes of hope, faith, and spiritual perseverance provide an inspirational tone.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential questions about faith and the divine, indicative of philosophical inquiry.
Tags
fantasy · spirituality · mysticism · allegory · love · redemption · self-discovery · imagination · dreams · nature · faith · sacrifice