The Seaboard Parish, Complete by George MacDonald
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"The Seaboard Parish, Complete" by George MacDonald is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the life and reflections of a clergyman who temporarily takes charge of a friend’s parish, providing insights into family dynamics, spirituality, and the trials of life. The opening chapters introduce key characters, including the clergyman, his family, and specifically his daughter Constance, whose experiences and growth become pivotal in exploring deeper themes of
faith, love, and human connection. The opening of the novel presents a thoughtful and introspective clergyman preparing to share his family's story with his readers. He reflects on the nature of storytelling, addressing his audience as if they were his grandchildren, and considers the implications of aging and wisdom. The narrative then transitions to the celebration of Constance’s birthday, highlighting her joyful spirit and the bond between her and her father. These early interactions illuminate the warmth of their family life, while foreshadowing challenges ahead, including Constance's tragic accident that leads to a serious injury. This moment marks a significant turning point, setting the stage for a journey of growth, faith, and resilience within the family amid hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Seaboard Parish, Complete |
| Note | Sequel to: Annals of a quiet neighborhood. |
| Note | Sequel: The vicar's daughter. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Neighborhoods -- Scotland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8562 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jul 16, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 565 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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