My Heart by George MacDonald (1853)
"My Heart" is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the journey of a young woman named Margaret who must confront her past in order to find true happiness. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious stranger who helps her navigate the challenges she faces. Through its vivid descriptions and poignant dialogue, "My Heart" offers readers a powerful meditation on the human condition and the transformative power of love.
By George MacDonald · First published 1853 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Mystical · 505 words
First lines
I. Night, with her power to silence day, Filled up my lonely room, Quenching all sounds but one that lay Beyond her passing doom, Where in his shed a workman gay Went on despite the gloom.
I listened, and I knew the sound, And the trade that he was plying; For backwards, forwards, bound on bound, A shuttle was flying, flying -- Weaving ever -- till, all unwound, The weft go out a sighing.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1853 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Mystical, Symbolism, Religious
- Length: 505 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential and metaphysical ideas, such as the nature of reality and the soul's connection to higher truths.
- Mystical — The work contains elements of mysticism, with references to spiritual and divine experiences beyond the physical world.
- Symbolism — The text uses symbolic language and imagery to convey deeper meanings and abstract concepts.
Tags
love · faith · spirituality · redemption · self-discovery · emotional · poetry · Christianity · inner journey · hope · suffering · grace