In February by George MacDonald
The novel "In February" by George MacDonald follows the story of a young woman named Margaret who travels to Scotland in search of her family's history. Along the way, she meets a mysterious man named Ian and discovers secrets about her past that change everything she thought she knew. The book explores themes of identity, love, and self-discovery as Margaret navigates the complexities of her newfound knowledge.
By George MacDonald · First published 1874 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Spiritual · 171 words
First lines
Now in the dark of February rains, / Poor lovers of the sunshine, spring is born, / The earthy fields are full of hidden corn, / And March's violets bud along the lanes;
Therefore with joy believe in what remains.
And thou who dost not feel them, do not scorn / Our early songs for winter overworn, / And faith in God's handwriting on the plains.
"Hope" writes he, "Love" in the first violet, / "Joy," even from Heaven, in songs and winds and trees; / And having caught the happy words in these / While Nature labours with the letters yet, / Spring cannot cheat us, though her _hopes_ be broken, / Nor leave us, for we know what God hath spoken.
What this Textopian page supports
In February is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1874 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1874 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Spiritual, Romantic
- Length: 171 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for In February by George MacDonald
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Similar titles
- Soon Our Friends Perish by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Song Was Gone From Me by Gilbert Parker
- A November Vigil by Francis Sherman
- The Old Garden by George Macdonald
- Elegy by D. H. Lawrence
- The Promise Of The Morning Star by Amy Lowell
Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are heavily centered around natural elements and the changing seasons.
- Spiritual — The text includes references to divine elements and faith, indicating a spiritual dimension.
- Romantic — The mention of 'lovers' and themes of hope and renewal suggest romantic undertones.
Tags
winter · love · loss · nature · reflection · grief · hope · seasons · relationships · memory · solitude · transformation