Thou Also by George MacDonald (1863)
"Thou Also" by George MacDonald is a novel about the life of a young man named John who struggles with his faith and beliefs. The story follows him on his journey to find meaning in life, as he encounters various characters along the way who challenge his views and help him grow. Throughout the book, John grapples with questions of morality, religion, and purpose, ultimately coming to a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Philosophical · 163 words
First lines
Cry out upon the crime, and then let slip The dogs of hate, whose hanging muzzles track The bloody secret; let the welkin crack Reverberating, while ye dance and skip About the horrid blaze! or else ye strip, More secretly, for the avenging rack, Him who hath done the deed, till, oozing black Ye watch the anguish from his nostrils drip, And all the knotted limbs lie quivering!
Or, if your hearts disdain such banqueting, With wide and tearless eyes go staring through The murder cells! but think -- that, if your knees Bow not to holiness, then even in you Lie deeper gulfs and blacker crimes than these.
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Thou Also is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1863 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Philosophical, Gothic, Psychological
- Length: 163 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery.
- Drama — The content suggests dramatic elements with intense emotional and moral conflict.
- Philosophical — Themes of morality and introspection are present, prompting reflection on human nature.
- Gothic — The dark and intense imagery aligns with Gothic literature characteristics.
Tags
fantasy · allegory · spirituality · morality · redemption · love · faith · self-discovery · imagination · victorian · narrative · character development