Night by George William Russell
"Night" is a novel written by Elie Wiesel that tells the story of his experiences during the Holocaust. The book begins with Wiesel's childhood in Sighet, Transylvania and follows him through his time spent in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Throughout the book, Wiesel grapples with questions about faith, humanity, and the nature of evil.
By George William Russell · First published 1935 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical · 119 words
First lines
Heart-hidden from the outer things I rose; The spirit woke anew in nightly birth Unto the vastness where forever glows The star-soul of the earth.
There all alone in primal ecstasy, Within her depths where revels never tire, The Olden Beauty shines: each thought of me Is veined through with its fire.
And all my thoughts are throngs of living souls; They breathe in me, heart unto heart allied; Their joy undimmed, though when the morning tolls The planets may divide.
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Night is listed on Textopian as an essay by George William Russell, dated 1935 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical, Mystical, Symbolism
- Length: 119 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery.
- Spiritual — Themes of spiritual awakening and connection to the universe are central.
- Philosophical — Explores deep existential and metaphysical concepts.
- Mystical — Contains elements of mysticism and transcendental experiences.
Tags
mysticism · spirituality · nature · philosophy · Irish literature · poetry · dreams · imagination · symbolism · transcendence · self-discovery · existentialism