When the Storm was Proudest by George MacDonald
When the Storm was Proudest is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of a young man named Malcolm who sets out on a journey to find his true identity. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges that test his strength and resolve. The book explores themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the power of love.
By George MacDonald · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical · 295 words
First lines
When the storm was proudest, / And the wind was loudest, / I heard the hollow caverns drinking down below; / When the stars were bright, / And the ground was white, / I heard the grasses springing underneath the snow.
Many voices spake -- / The river to the lake, / And the iron-ribbed sky was talking to the sea; / And every starry spark / Made music with the dark, / And said how bright and beautiful everything must be.
When the sun was setting, / All the clouds were getting / Beautiful and silvery in the rising moon; / Beneath the leafless trees / Wrangling in the breeze, / I could hardly see them for the leaves of June.
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When the Storm was Proudest is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical, Romantic
- Length: 295 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are heavily centered around natural elements such as storms, stars, and landscapes.
- Philosophical — The text explores abstract concepts like beauty, existence, and the passage of time, indicative of philosophical themes.
- Romantic — The emphasis on beauty, nature, and emotional depth aligns with Romantic literary traditions.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · children's literature · moral lessons · imagination · nature · friendship · courage · self-discovery · whimsy · mythical creatures · spirituality