Lessons for a Child by George MacDonald
Lessons for a Child is a collection of short stories by George MacDonald that teaches moral lessons to children. The book includes tales about honesty, kindness, and forgiveness, among other virtues.
By George MacDonald · First published 1857 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy · 961 words
First lines
I. There breathes not a breath of the summer air / But the spirit of love is moving there; / Not a trembling leaf on the shadowy tree, / Flutters with hundreds in harmony, / But that spirit can part its tone from the rest, / And read the life in its beetle's breast.
When the sunshiny butterflies come and go, / Like flowers paying visits to and fro, / Not a single wave of their fanning wings / Is unfelt by the spirit that feeleth all things.
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Lessons for a Child is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1857 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy, Religious, Nature Writing
- Length: 961 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The text is written in a style and language accessible to children, with themes and imagery that appeal to a young audience.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, with a focus on rhythm, rhyme, and vivid imagery.
- Fantasy — The text includes imaginative elements and personification, creating a sense of wonder and magic.
- Religious — The themes of divine care and love are central, reflecting religious and spiritual undertones.
Tags
children · morality · education · imagination · fantasy · wisdom · growth · parenting · stories · life lessons · values · narrative