Sudden Calm by George MacDonald
Sudden Calm is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the journey of a young woman named Marion who must navigate her way through life after experiencing tragedy. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters who help her to find hope and healing in unexpected places.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Fantasy · 166 words
First lines
There is a bellowing in me, as of might Unfleshed and visionless, mangling the air With horrible convulse, as if it bare The cruel weight of worlds, but could not fight With the thick-dropping clods, and could but bite A vapour-cloud! Oh, I will climb the stair Of the great universe, and lay me there Even at the threshold of his gate, despite The tempest, and the weakness, and the rush Of this quick crowding on me! -- Oh, I dream!
Now I am sailing swiftly, as we seem To do in sleep! and I can hear the gush Of a melodious wave that carries me On, on for ever to eternity!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Fantasy, Psychological
- Length: 166 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 a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential and metaphysical concepts, such as the nature of the universe and the self.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes dream-like sequences and imaginative elements, suggesting a departure from reality.
- Psychological — The internal struggle and emotional intensity reflect a deep psychological exploration.
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mystery · suspense · drama · psychological · literary · character study · emotional · introspection · relationships · conflict · redemption · isolation