Sympathy by George MacDonald (1893)
"Sympathy" by George MacDonald is a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the life of a young woman named Marion who struggles to find her place in the world after losing her parents at a young age. Along the way, she encounters various characters who help her on her journey towards self-discovery and healing.
By George MacDonald · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 305 words
First lines
Grief held me silent in my seat; / I neither moved nor smiled: / Joy held her silent at my feet, / My shining lily-child.
She raised her face and looked in mine; / She deemed herself denied; / The door was shut, there was no shine; / Poor she was left outside!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Emotional
- Length: 305 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — Themes of divine presence, prayer, and the relationship between God and humanity are central to the text.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential questions about divine comfort and human suffering, reflecting philosophical inquiry.
- Emotional — The narrative delves into deep emotional states such as grief and joy, emphasizing personal and emotional experiences.
Tags
empathy · compassion · humanity · suffering · redemption · forgiveness · love · sacrifice · soul · spirituality · morality · relationships