To June by George MacDonald (1867)
June is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young woman named June who lives in a small village in Scotland. The book follows her journey as she navigates through life, love, and loss. Along the way, she encounters various characters who help shape her understanding of herself and the world around her.
By George MacDonald · First published 1867 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical · 154 words
First lines
Ah, truant, thou art here again, I see!
For in a season of such wretched weather I thought that thou hadst left us altogether, Although I could not choose but fancy thee Skulking about the hill-tops, whence the glee Of thy blue laughter peeped at times, or rather Thy bashful awkwardness, as doubtful whether Thou shouldst be seen in such a company Of ugly runaways, unshapely heaps Of ruffian vapour, broken from restraint Of their slim prison in the ocean deeps.
But yet I may not chide: fall to thy books -- Fall to immediately without complaint -- There they are lying, hills and vales and brooks.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1867 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical
- Length: 154 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are centered around natural elements such as weather, hills, and brooks.
- Philosophical — The text reflects on abstract concepts like presence and absence, suggesting a deeper philosophical inquiry.
Tags
love · friendship · nature · growth · self-discovery · spirituality · imagination · adventure · youth · dreams · loss · hope