To any Friend by George MacDonald
"To Any Friend" by George MacDonald is a collection of essays and poems that explore themes of friendship, love, and spirituality. The book includes reflections on the nature of true friendship, the importance of self-knowledge, and the role of faith in our lives. It also features several poems that celebrate the beauty of nature and the power of imagination. Overall, "To Any Friend" is a thoughtful and inspiring work that offers valuable insights into some of life's most important questions.
By George MacDonald · First published 1869 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 190 words
First lines
If I did seem to you no more / Than to myself I seem, / Not thus you would fling wide the door, / And on the beggar beam!
You would not don your radiant best, / Or dole me more than half! / Poor palmer I, no angel guest; / A shaking reed my staff!
At home, no rich fruit, hanging low, / Have I for Love to pull; / Only unripe things that must grow / Till Autumn's maund be full!
But I forsake my niggard leas, / My orchard, too late hoar, / And wander over lands and seas / To find the Father's door.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Allegory
- Length: 190 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 and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — Themes of spiritual journey and seeking divine connection are prevalent, indicating religious undertones.
- Philosophical — Explores existential themes and self-reflection, common in philosophical literature.
- Allegory — The narrative uses symbolic elements to convey deeper moral and spiritual meanings.
Tags
friendship · love · faith · spirituality · self-discovery · growth · imagination · morality · nature · wisdom · adventure · relationships