Rejoice by George MacDonald (1893)
"Rejoice" by George MacDonald is a novel about a young woman named Joy who discovers her true identity and purpose in life through a series of spiritual experiences. The book explores themes of faith, love, and self-discovery as Joy navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world.
By George MacDonald · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 350 words
First lines
"Rejoice," said the Sun; "I will make thee gay With glory and gladness and holiday; I am dumb, O man, and I need thy voice! " But man would not rejoice.
"Rejoice in thyself," said he, "O Sun, For thy daily course is a lordly one; In thy lofty place rejoice if thou can: For me, I am only a man."
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Nature
- Length: 350 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions and the human condition, reflecting philosophical inquiry.
- Inspirational — The narrative encourages reflection on joy and the human capacity to find happiness, aiming to inspire the reader.
- Nature — The text personifies elements of nature like the sun, wind, and night, emphasizing their roles and interactions with humanity.
Tags
faith · spirituality · redemption · joy · hope · love · Christianity · morality · forgiveness · grace · suffering · transformation