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: Fairly Easy (7th 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.
Tags
mystery · suspense · drama · psychological · literary · character study · emotional · introspection · relationships · conflict · redemption · isolation