Song of the Innocents
Song of the Innocents is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of two young children who are separated from their parents and must find their way back home. The book explores themes of innocence, faith, and redemption as the children encounter various obstacles along their journey.
By George MacDonald · First published 1893 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Children's Literature, Poetry · 117 words
First lines
Merry, merry we well may be, For Jesus Christ is come down to see: Long before, at the top of the stair, He set our angels a waiting there, Waiting hither and thither to fly, Tending the children of the sky, Lest they dash little feet against big stones, And tumble down and break little bones; For the path is rough, and we must not roam; We have learned to walk, and must follow him home!
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Song of the Innocents is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy
- Length: 117 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The text references Jesus Christ and angels, indicating a religious theme.
- Children's Literature — The mention of children and a protective theme suggests it is aimed at a younger audience.
- Poetry — The structure and rhyme scheme indicate a poetic style.
- Fantasy — The presence of angels and a celestial setting suggests elements of fantasy.
Tags
fantasy · allegory · spirituality · innocence · childhood · imagination · moral lessons · nature · mythical creatures · adventure · self-discovery · whimsy