With a Copy of "in Memoriam. " (a Threefold Cord
"In Memoriam. " (a Threefold Cord), by George MacDonald, is a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the lives of three characters who are connected by their shared experiences of grief and tragedy. Through their struggles and triumphs, they learn to find hope and meaning in life once again."
By George MacDonald · First published 1876 · Genre: Poetry, Elegy, Philosophical · 522 words
First lines
TO E. M. II.
Dear friend, you love the poet's song, And here is one for your regard.
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With a Copy of "in Memoriam. " (a Threefold Cord) is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1876 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Elegy, Philosophical, Religious, Victorian Literature
- Length: 522 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Elegy — The themes of mourning and loss are central, reflecting on grief and remembrance.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential themes such as life, death, and the afterlife.
- Religious — There are references to faith, heaven, and spiritual consolation.
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poetry · elegy · grief · loss · memory · love · faith · spirituality · reflection · nature · friendship · sorrow