Stephen Archer, and Other Tales by George MacDonald
"Stephen Archer and Other Tales" by George MacDonald is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The central tale, "Stephen Archer," follows the life of Stephen, a young stationer and bookseller in London, exploring themes of personal growth, moral dilemmas, and social responsibility intertwined with relationships that challenge his understanding and beliefs. The narrative gradually reveals Stephen's journey as he interacts with various characters, particularly a young woman named
Sara, who struggles to care for her brother amidst poverty and societal challenges. The opening of "Stephen Archer" introduces readers to Stephen Archer, who initially appears as a somewhat rigid and principled man, disappointed by the lack of quality literature in his shop. However, upon encountering Sara, whose concerns for her younger brother evoke both sympathy and reflection in him, Stephen's character begins to evolve. The passage details their interactions, illustrating Sara’s determination to protect her brother from a life of crime, while Stephen grapples with his moral convictions and the pressures of his duties as a deacon in his congregation. This opening sets the stage for a story that promises rich explorations of human relationships and moral dilemmas, encouraging readers to consider the complexities of kindness and the influence of social circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stephen Archer, and Other Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Stephen Archer -- The gifts of the child Christ -- The history of Photogen and Nycteris -- The butcher's bills -- Port in a storm -- If I had a father. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Jonathan Ingram, Beth Trapaga and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9191 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 196 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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