Who Would have Thought?
Who Would Have Thought? by George MacDonald is a novel that explores the themes of love, faith, and redemption. The story follows the life of a young woman named Marion who struggles to find her place in the world after being orphaned at a young age. Throughout the book, she encounters various characters who help her on her journey towards self-discovery and spiritual growth.
By George MacDonald · First published 1865 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual · 156 words
First lines
Who would have thought that even an idle song Were such a holy and celestial thing That wickedness and envy cannot sing -- That music for no moment lives with wrong?
I know this, for a very grievous throng, Dark thoughts, low wishes, round my bosom cling, And, underneath, the hidden holy spring Stagnates because of their enchantment strong.
Blow, breath of heaven, on all this poison blow!
And, heart, glow upward to this gracious breath!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual, Romantic
- Length: 156 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deep existential and moral questions, reflecting on the nature of good and evil.
- Spiritual — The text contains spiritual and religious imagery, invoking celestial and holy elements.
- Romantic — The mention of love and nature suggests elements of romanticism, emphasizing emotion and beauty.
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fantasy · allegory · Christianity · morality · imagination · adventure · self-discovery · spirituality · children's literature · moral lessons · whimsical · narrative