The Flower-Angels
The Flower-Angels is a children's book written by George MacDonald in 1853. It tells the story of a young girl named Lily who discovers that flowers have their own angelic spirits. The book explores themes of nature, spirituality, and imagination.
By George MacDonald · First published 1853 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Fantasy · 220 words
First lines
Of old, with goodwill from the skies -- God's message to them given -- The angels came, a glad surprise, And went again to heaven.
But now the angels are grown rare, Needed no more as then; Far lowlier messengers can bear God's goodwill unto men.
Each year, the snowdrops' pallid dawn Breaks from the earth below; Light spreads, till, from the dark updrawn, The noontide roses glow.
The snowdrops first -- the dawning gray; Then out the roses burn! They speak their word, grow dim -- away To holy dust return.
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The Flower-Angels is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1853 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1853 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Fantasy, Nature, Philosophical
- Length: 220 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes revolve around divine messages and spiritual insights, reflecting religious undertones.
- Fantasy — The mention of angels and divine messengers suggests elements of fantasy.
- Nature — The imagery of flowers and natural elements is prominent, indicating a focus on nature.
Tags
fantasy · angels · children · imagination · nature · morality · adventure · whimsy · spirituality · friendship · growth · innocence