Wha's my Neibour? . Godly Ballants
The novel "What's My Neighbour?" by George MacDonald tells the story of a young man named John who moves to a small town and becomes involved in the lives of his neighbors. The book explores themes of community, friendship, and personal growth as John learns from the people around him and discovers what it means to truly be a good neighbor.
By George MacDonald · First published 1868 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Allegory · 420 words
First lines
Doon frae Jerus'lem a traveller took The laigh road to Jericho; It had an ill name an' mony a crook, It was lang an' unco how.
Oot cam the robbers, an' fell o' the man, An' knockit him o' the heid, Took a' whauron they couth lay their han', An' left him nakit for deid.
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Wha's my Neibour? . Godly Ballants is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1868 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1868 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Allegory, Scottish Literature, Fable
- Length: 420 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious — The text is a retelling of the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan, emphasizing moral and spiritual lessons.
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form, using rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Allegory — The narrative uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral and spiritual meanings.
- Scottish Literature — The use of Scots language and cultural references places it within the context of Scottish literary tradition.
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Christianity · faith · morality · community · neighbor · love · forgiveness · spirituality · allegory · parables · redemption · kindness