The Everlasting Battle by George William Russell

The Everlasting Battle is a novel by George William Russell that explores the themes of love and war. The story follows two lovers who are separated during World War I and their struggle to find each other again. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges that test their resolve and strengthen their bond. The book is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.

By George William Russell · First published 1905 · Genre: Fantasy, Poetry, Mythology · 183 words

First lines

When in my shadowy hours I pierce the hidden heart of hopes and fears, / They change into immortal joys or end in immemorial tears.

Moytura's battle still endures and in this human heart of mine / The golden sun powers with the might of demon darkness intertwine.

I think that every teardrop shed still flows from Balor's eye of doom, / And gazing on his ageless grief my heart is filled with ageless gloom: / I close my ever-weary eyes and in my bitter spirit brood / And am at one in vast despair with all the demon multitude.

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Genres

• Fantasy — The text references mythological elements such as Moytura's battle, Balor, and Dana's race, indicating a fantasy setting.
• Poetry — The writing style is lyrical and structured in verse, characteristic of poetry.
• Mythology — The narrative incorporates mythological themes and characters from Irish mythology.
• Philosophical — The text explores deep themes of hope, despair, and immortality, suggesting a philosophical undertone.

Tags

philosophy · spirituality · mythology · existentialism · human condition · nature · conflict · inner struggle · transcendence · wisdom · imagination · symbolism

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The Everlasting Battle is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1905 CE.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: George William Russell
• Date: 1905 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Fantasy, Poetry, Mythology, Philosophical, Psychological
• Length: 183 words
• Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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More by George William Russell

• The House of the Titans and other Poems (1934)
• Ae in the Irish Theosophist (1930)
• The National Being (1912)
• The Hero in Man (1903)
• Standish o'Grady (1895)
• The Dramatic Treatment of Legend (1920)
• The Character of Heroic Literature (1920)
• A Poet of Shadows (1938)
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