Oh that a Wind by George MacDonald
"Oh that a Wind" by George MacDonald is a short story about a man who wishes for a strong wind to blow away his troubles and bring him peace. The story explores themes of desire, longing, and the power of nature.
By George MacDonald · First published 1879 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Romanticism · 296 words
First lines
Oh that a wind would call From the depths of the leafless wood!
Oh that a voice would fall On the ear of my solitude!
Far away is the sea, With its sound and its spirit tone; Over it white clouds flee; But I am alone, alone.
Straight and steady and tall The trees stand on their feet; Fast by the old stone wall The moss grows green and sweet; But my heart is full of fears, For the sun shines far away; And they look in my face through tears, And the light of a dying day.
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Oh that a Wind is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1879 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Romanticism, Philosophical, Nature
- Length: 296 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Lyric — The work expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, solitude, and emotional depth align with Romantic literary traditions.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential themes and questions about truth and existence.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · mysticism · spirituality · imagination · nature · self-discovery · allegory · whimsy · childhood · dreams · transformation