To any One by George MacDonald
One is a novel written by George MacDonald and published in 1864. The story follows the life of a young man named David Elginbrod, who grows up in poverty but eventually becomes a successful businessman. Along the way, he encounters various characters who help shape his views on life and love. One is considered to be one of MacDonald's most important works and has been praised for its exploration of themes such as faith, redemption, and forgiveness.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 60 words
First lines
Go not forth to call Dame Sorrow From the dim fields of Tomorrow; Let her roam there all unheeded, She will come when she is needed; Then, when she draws near thy door, She will find God there before.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational
- Length: 60 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential and philosophical ideas about sorrow and divine presence.
- Inspirational — The content provides guidance and encouragement on dealing with future sorrow.
Tags
faith · spirituality · love · redemption · hope · forgiveness · self-discovery · morality · Christianity · allegory · philosophy · humanity