Of the Son of Man
The Son of Man is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of faith and redemption through the story of a young man named David Elginbrod. The book follows his journey from a life of sin to one of salvation, as he encounters various characters who help him along the way. Along with its religious undertones, the novel also delves into issues of social class and gender roles in Victorian society.
By George MacDonald · First published 1867 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Christian Literature · 2,390 words
First lines
I. I honour Nature, holding it unjust To look with jealousy on her designs; With every passing year more fast she twines About my heart; with her mysterious dust Claim I a fellowship not less august Although she works before me and combines Her changing forms, wherever the sun shines Spreading a leafy volume on the crust Of the old world; and man himself likewise Is of her making: wherefore then divorce What God hath joined thus, and rend by force Spirit away from substance, bursting ties By which in one great bond of unity God hath together bound all things that be?
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Christian Literature, Nature Poetry, Romantic Poetry
- Length: 2,390 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text explores themes of divinity, spirituality, and the relationship between God and man, using poetic language and structure.
- Philosophical Poetry — The work delves into philosophical questions about the nature of art, beauty, and the human soul, reflecting on existential and metaphysical ideas.
- Christian Literature — The text references Christian theology and the figure of Christ, focusing on His teachings and influence on humanity.
- Nature Poetry — The work frequently references nature and its connection to the divine, using imagery of the natural world to convey spiritual truths.
Tags
Christianity · spirituality · faith · redemption · sacrifice · moral lessons · allegory · philosophy · theology · humanity · suffering · grace