Alter Ego by George William Russell
Alter Ego is a novel by George William Russell that explores the concept of multiple personalities and how they can affect an individual's life. The story follows the protagonist, John Foster, as he struggles to come to terms with his own alter ego, which manifests itself in various forms throughout the book. As the story progresses, we see John grapple with his inner demons and ultimately find a way to reconcile his different selves into one cohesive identity.
By George William Russell · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Fantasy · 211 words
First lines
All the morn a spirit gay Breathes within my heart a rhyme, 'Tis but hide and seek we play In and out the courts of Time.
Fairy lover, when my feet Through the tangled woodland go, 'Tis thy sunny fingers fleet Fleck the fire dews to and fro.
In the moonlight grows a smile Mid its rays of dusty pearl -- 'Tis but hide and seek the while, As some frolic boy and girl.
When I fade into the deep Some mysterious radiance showers From the jewel-heart of sleep Through the veil of darkened hours.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Fantasy, Philosophical
- Length: 211 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 rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — Themes of love and longing are prevalent, with references to a 'fairy lover' and the desire to lose oneself in another.
- Fantasy — Imagery of fairy lovers, moonlight, and mystical elements suggest a fantastical setting.
- Philosophical — Explores abstract concepts such as time, existence, and the nature of dreams.
Tags
identity · self-discovery · dualism · philosophy · spirituality · psychology · literary fiction · imagination · inner conflict · existentialism · symbolism · mythology