Two Rondels by George MacDonald
Two Rondels is a collection of two poems by George MacDonald. The first poem, titled "The Disenchantment," tells the story of a man who falls in love with a beautiful woman only to discover that she is not what he thought she was. The second poem, titled "The Enchanted Castle," follows a young girl as she explores an abandoned castle and discovers its secrets. Both poems are written in the rondel form, which consists of 13 lines with two rhyming sounds.
By George MacDonald · First published 1857 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Lyric Poetry · 304 words
First lines
I. When, in the mid-sea of the night, I waken at thy call, O Lord, The first that troop my bark aboard Are darksome imps that hate the light, Whose tongues are arrows, eyes a blight -- Of wraths and cares a pirate horde -- Though on the mid-sea of the night It was thy call that waked me, Lord.
Then I must to my arms and fight -- Catch up my shield and two-edged sword, The words of him who is thy word -- Nor cease till they are put to flight; Then in the mid-sea of the night I turn and listen for thee, Lord.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Spiritual Literature, Lyric Poetry, Devotional Literature, Metaphysical Poetry
- Length: 304 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is a poem with strong religious themes, invoking the presence of the Lord and spiritual struggle.
- Spiritual Literature — The work explores spiritual themes, such as divine communication and inner peace.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Devotional Literature — The text serves as a meditation on faith and divine presence, typical of devotional works.
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poetry · rondel · lyric · nature · spirituality · romanticism · imagination · beauty · love · transcendence · metaphor · emotion