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
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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