Travellers' Song by George MacDonald
The Travellers' Song by George MacDonald is a short story about two travelers who meet on the road and share their experiences with each other. The story explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the human condition.
By George MacDonald · First published 1894 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Philosophical · 156 words
First lines
Bands of dark and bands of light Lie athwart the homeward way; Now we cross a belt of Night, Now a strip of shining Day!
Now it is a month of June, Now December's shivering hour; Now rides high loved memories' Moon, Now the Dark is dense with power!
Summers, winters, days, and nights, Moons, and clouds, they come and go; Joys and sorrows, pains, delights, Hope and fear, and _yes_ and _no_.
All is well: come, girls and boys, Not a weary mile is vain!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Philosophical, Adventure
- Length: 156 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhythmic and rhyming elements, characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The imagery and themes suggest a fantastical journey through time and space, with elements of light and dark, and personification of celestial bodies.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential concepts such as time, memory, and the duality of experiences, prompting reflection on life's journey.
- Adventure — The narrative suggests a journey or quest, with references to travel and exploration through different times and experiences.
Tags
adventure · journey · exploration · friendship · imagination · fantasy · nature · self-discovery · whimsy · poetry · childhood · dreams