The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2

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The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2

by George MacDonald

EN·~7 hours·74 chapters

Chapters

74 total
1

THE POETICAL WORKS OF - GEORGE MACDONALD - IN TWO VOLUMES - VOL. 2 - PARABLES - THE MAN OF SONGS.

5:43:02
2

THE HILLS.

1:38
3

THE JOURNEY. - I.

1:04
4

II.

1:00
5

III.

0:59
6

IV.

1:02
7

THE TREE'S PRAYER.

1:25
8

WERE I A SKILFUL PAINTER.

1:17
9

I.

0:23
10

II.

0:33

Description

A gentle, lyrical trek through hills, clouds, and the inner landscape of the soul, this collection invites listeners to wander alongside a poetic voice that finds wonder in every ridge and river. The verses blend vivid natural scenery with quiet, heartfelt prayers, turning simple observations of a countryside walk into meditations on longing, faith, and the search for a higher home. As the speaker climbs from familiar fields to mist‑clad peaks, the poems echo the timeless human urge to seek something beyond the visible world.

Interwoven with tender dialogues between the poet and a kindred spirit, the work balances vivid description with reflective questioning, offering moments of both calm contemplation and storm‑tossed urgency. Listeners will hear the rhythm of rain on roofs, the hush of pine trees, and the distant call of distant mountains, all woven into a tapestry that feels both personal and universal. The early sections set the tone for a journey that is as much about inner growth as it is about the external landscape, promising an evocative experience for anyone who loves nature‑infused verse.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (455K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George MacDonald

George MacDonald

1824–1905

A Scottish writer, poet, and minister whose fairy tales helped shape modern fantasy, he wrote stories that still feel dreamlike, spiritual, and surprisingly fresh. Best known for works like Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, and The Princess and the Goblin, he influenced later authors including Lewis Carroll and C.S. Lewis.

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