The Moon by George MacDonald (1867)
The Moon is a fantasy novel written by George MacDonald and published in 1864. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Michael, who travels to the moon with his friend, Mr. Sophron, and encounters various strange creatures and experiences along the way. The book is known for its imaginative world-building and philosophical themes.
By George MacDonald · First published 1867 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fantasy · 156 words
First lines
She comes! again she comes, the bright-eyed moon!
Under a ragged cloud I found her out, Clasping her own dark orb like hope in doubt!
That ragged cloud hath waited her since noon, And he hath found and he will hide her soon!
Come, all ye little winds that sit without, And blow the shining leaves her edge about, And hold her fast -- ye have a pleasant tune!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Fantasy, Symbolism
- Length: 156 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of nature, emotion, and the sublime align with the Romantic literary movement.
- Fantasy — The personification of the moon and the imaginative elements suggest a fantasy genre.
- Symbolism — The moon is used as a symbol for hope and light, indicative of symbolic literature.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · imagination · mythology · dreams · cosmic · exploration · allegory · whimsy · childhood · mystery · nature