The Twa Gordons by George MacDonald
The Twa Gordons is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of two brothers who are separated at birth and raised in different environments. The book explores themes of identity, family, and redemption as the brothers eventually reunite and come to understand their true selves.
By George MacDonald · First published 1865 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry · 1,994 words
First lines
I. There was John Gordon an' Archibold, An' a yerl's twin sons war they; Quhan they war are an' twenty year auld They fell oot on their ae birthday.
"Turn ye, John Gordon, nae brither to me!
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The Twa Gordons is listed on Textopian as a short story by George MacDonald, dated 1865 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 1,994 words
- Structure: 1 section, 61 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, involving elements like the Holy Land and medieval settings.
- Fantasy — The story includes supernatural elements such as ghosts and deals with themes of the afterlife.
- Poetry — The text is written in a poetic form with a rhythmic and lyrical style.
- Drama — The plot revolves around intense personal conflicts and emotional struggles between characters.
Tags
Scottish folklore · fantasy · adventure · brotherhood · loyalty · courage · mythical creatures · magic · family · conflict · heroism · rivalry