To_ -- -- (a Threefold Cord)
To_ -- -- (a Threefold Cord) by George MacDonald is a novel about three friends who come together to form a close bond. The story follows their journey through life and the challenges they face along the way. It explores themes of friendship, love, and faith in a thought-provoking manner that will leave readers contemplating its message long after they finish reading it.
By George MacDonald · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism · 186 words
First lines
I cannot write old verses here, Dead things a thousand years away, When all the life of the young year Is in the summer day.
The roses make the world so sweet, The bees, the birds have such a tune, There's such a light and such a heat And such a joy this June,
One must expand one's heart with praise, And make the memory secure Of sunshine and the woodland days And summer twilights pure.
Oh listen rather! Nature's song Comes from the waters, beating tides, Green-margined rivers, and the throng Of streams on mountain-sides.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism, Pastoral
- Length: 186 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery typical of poetry.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are centered around natural elements such as roses, bees, birds, and water, highlighting a deep appreciation for nature.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on emotion, beauty, and the sublime in nature aligns with Romantic literary themes.
- Pastoral — The depiction of idyllic rural life and the celebration of nature's beauty are characteristic of pastoral literature.
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spirituality · faith · Christianity · morality · relationships · love · forgiveness · redemption · sacrifice · community · family · hope