To Greville Matheson Macdonald
The novel "Greville Matheson" by George MacDonald tells the story of a young man who struggles to find his place in society and comes to terms with his own identity. The book explores themes of self-discovery, social class, and spirituality.
By George MacDonald · First published 1864 · Genre: Poetry, Epistolary, Philosophical · 173 words
First lines
First, most, to thee, my son, I give this book In which a friend's and brother's verses blend With mine; for not son only -- brother, friend, Art thou, through sonship which no veil can brook Between the eyes that in each other look, Or any shadow 'twixt the hearts that tend Still nearer, with divine approach, to end In love eternal that cannot be shook When all the shakable shall cease to be.
With growing hope I greet the coming day When from thy journey done I welcome thee Who sharest in the names of all the three, And take thee to the two, and humbly say, _Let this man be the fourth with us, I pray._
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1864 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Epistolary, Philosophical, Religious, Family
- Length: 173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, indicating a poetic genre.
- Epistolary — The work is addressed directly to an individual, suggesting an epistolary nature.
- Philosophical — Themes of eternal love and divine connection suggest philosophical exploration.
- Religious — References to divine approach and eternal love imply religious undertones.
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dedication · friendship · inspiration · literature · poetry · philosophy · imagination · creativity · nature · spirituality · art · wisdom