The Widow of Nain
The Widow of Nain is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young woman named Marion who lives in the town of Nain during the time of Jesus. The book follows her journey as she struggles with grief and loss after the death of her husband, and ultimately finds hope and healing through her faith in God.
By George MacDonald · First published 1860 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational · 487 words
First lines
Forth from the city, with the load That makes the trampling low, They walk along the dreary road That dust and ashes go.
The other way, toward the gate Their trampling strong and loud, With hope of liberty elate, Comes on another crowd.
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The Widow of Nain is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1860 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 487 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The narrative centers around a miraculous event with strong religious themes, reflecting on life, death, and resurrection.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Inspirational — The story conveys a message of hope and divine intervention, aiming to inspire and uplift the reader.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and characters are based on a biblical story, providing a historical context to the narrative.
Tags
miracle · resurrection · faith · grief · compassion · hope · loss · spirituality · community · love · redemption · suffering