To my Lord and Master
To my Lord and Master is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young man named David Elginbrod who falls in love with a woman named Maggie Tulliver. The book explores themes of love, faith, and redemption as David struggles to reconcile his feelings for Maggie with his own spiritual beliefs.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Romantic · 47 words
First lines
Imagination cannot rise above thee; Near and afar I see thee, and I love thee; My misery away from me I thrust it, For thy perfection I behold, and trust it.
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To my Lord and Master is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1863 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Romantic, Philosophical
- Length: 47 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th 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 — The themes of devotion and spiritual reflection suggest a religious or spiritual genre.
- Romantic — The language of love and admiration indicates elements of romantic literature.
- Philosophical — The exploration of abstract concepts like perfection and trust points to philosophical themes.
Tags
romance · Victorian · fantasy · spirituality · allegory · faith · love · redemption · self-discovery · moral dilemmas · character development · sacrifice