To-Morrow by George MacDonald (1872)
To-Morrow is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the journey of a young man named Ian who sets out to find his lost love, Marjorie. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges that test his resolve and force him to confront his own inner demons. Ultimately, Ian discovers that true love requires sacrifice and selflessness, and that redemption is possible even in the face of great suffering.
By George MacDonald · First published 1872 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 104 words
First lines
My TO-MORROW is but a flitting Fancy of the brain; God's TO-MORROW an angel sitting, Ready for joy or pain.
My TO-MORROW has no soul, Dead as yesterdays; God's -- a brimming silver bowl Of life that gleams and plays.
My TO-MORROW, I mock you away! Shadowless nothing, thou! God's TO-MORROW, come, dear day, For God is in thee now.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1872 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical
- Length: 104 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes revolve around divine concepts and the contrast between human and divine perspectives.
- Philosophical — The work explores abstract ideas about time, existence, and the nature of tomorrow.
Tags
fantasy · imagination · adventure · childhood · dreams · morality · friendship · growth · self-discovery · whimsy · narrative · allegory