Guild Court: A London Story by George MacDonald
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"Guild Court: A London Story" by George MacDonald is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to explore themes of societal norms, individual aspirations, and the complexities of personal relationships through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on young Thomas Worboise and his interactions in a bustling London setting. The opening of the book introduces Thomas Worboise, a young man making his way from Highbury to the
City on a notably beautiful November morning. As he walks, he is joined by his acquaintance Charles Wither, and their conversation reveals conflicts between religious convictions and secular pleasures. Thomas grapples with feelings of inadequacy and a desire for purpose as he navigates his daily life at the counting-house under the watchful eye of Mr. Boxall. This section lays the groundwork for his character development while hinting at broader themes of youth, responsibility, and the struggle for self-identity amidst societal expectations. The interactions set a tone of introspection and foreshadow the exploration of Thomas's relationships with family, friends, and potential love interests as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Guild Court: A London Story |
| Credits |
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, MFR, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56176 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56176-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 642 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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