Triolet by George MacDonald (1857)
A triolet is a poetic form consisting of eight lines. The first, fourth and seventh lines are the same, while the second and eighth lines rhyme with each other. George MacDonald's Triolet is a poem that explores themes of love, loss, and memory. It tells the story of a man who has lost his beloved and struggles to come to terms with her absence. The repetition of certain lines throughout the poem creates a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the speaker tries to hold onto memories of his loved one. Overall, Triolet is a poignant and moving tribute to the power of love and the enduring nature of memory.
By George MacDonald · First published 1857 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 74 words
First lines
Oh that men would praise the Lord / For his goodness unto men!
Forth he sends his saving word, / -- Oh that men would praise the Lord! -- / And from shades of death abhorred / Lifts them up to light again: / Oh that men would praise the Lord / For his goodness unto men!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational
- Length: 74 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Religious — The text is a hymn-like poem praising the Lord for his goodness and salvation, which is a central theme in religious literature.
- Poetry — The structure and style of the text, with its repetitive and lyrical nature, align with the characteristics of poetry.
- Inspirational — The text aims to inspire and uplift by encouraging praise and gratitude for divine intervention and goodness.
Tags
poetry · lyric · form · rhyme · repetition · stanza · emotion · nature · love · art · creativity · expression