The Woman that Cried in the Crowd
The Woman that Cried in the Crowd is a novel by George MacDonald about a woman who cries out for help during a public event. The story follows her journey of self-discovery and redemption as she learns to confront her past mistakes and find forgiveness.
By George MacDonald · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 224 words
First lines
She says within: "It is a man, A man of mother born; She is a woman -- I am one, Alive this holy morn."
Filled with his words that flow in light, Her heart will break or cry: A woman's cry bursts forth in might Of loving agony.
"Blessed the womb, Thee, Lord, that bore!
The breast where Thou hast fed!"
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The Woman that Cried in the Crowd is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Literary Fiction
- Length: 224 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes and references are deeply rooted in religious context, focusing on spiritual and biblical elements.
- Philosophical — The narrative explores existential and moral questions, reflecting on the nature of blessings and divine connection.
- Literary Fiction — The work employs a sophisticated and reflective writing style, typical of literary fiction, focusing on character introspection and thematic depth.
Tags
emotional · drama · mystery · relationships · loss · grief · identity · society · redemption · conflict · human experience · narrative