Our Ship by George MacDonald (1864)
Our Ship is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a group of children who build their own ship and set sail on an adventure. The book explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and self-discovery as the characters navigate unfamiliar waters and face unexpected challenges.
By George MacDonald · First published 1864 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Nautical · 79 words
First lines
Had I a great ship coming home, With big plunge o'er the sea, What bright things, hid from star and foam, Lay in her heart for thee!
The stormy billows heave and dip, The wild winds veer and play; But, regnant all, God's stately ship Is steering home this way!
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Our Ship is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1864 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1864 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Nautical, Romantic
- Length: 79 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The mention of 'God's stately ship' suggests a religious or spiritual theme.
- Nautical — The imagery and language focus on ships and the sea, indicating a nautical theme.
- Romantic — The reference to 'bright things' and 'heart for thee' implies a romantic or affectionate tone.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · imagination · childhood · friendship · exploration · journey · self-discovery · whimsy · narrative · dreams · creativity