02065cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500340014726400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800710039852011590046953400450162865300300167385600430170399900170174610578UtSlPG20260610133244.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMacDonald, George,d1824-190512aA Hidden Life and Other Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aProduced by Tim Rowe, Ginny Brewer and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"A Hidden Life and Other Poems" by George MacDonald is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. The poems reflect on themes of nature, love, faith, and the spiritual journey of individuals in the context of human existence. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, MacDonald's work resonates with the struggles of the heart, highlighting the relationship between the beauty of life and the burdens of reality.  At the start of "A Hidden Life," the poem introduces a young farmer determined to embrace his heritage through labor at the plough. The narrative unfolds as he experiences a mix of pride and joy, reinforced by the presence of a beautiful maiden he encounters. As he navigates both the physical and emotional landscapes of his life, the youth reflects on love, beauty, and the profound impact of human connections. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of the intertwining of personal aspiration, duty to family legacy, and the awakening of romantic longing, suggesting a deeper commentary on the journey toward self-discovery amid the simplicity of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aReligious poetry, English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10578  c52038d52038