Warlock o' Glenwarlock: A Homely Romance by George MacDonald
"Warlock o' Glenwarlock: A Homely Romance" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a rich tapestry of rural Scottish life, exploring themes of family, identity, and the struggles of young Cosmo Warlock, the heir to a dwindling estate. It delves into the complexities of his relationships, particularly with his father and grandmother, against the backdrop of their ancestral home. The opening of the novel
introduces readers to the austere beauty of Castle Warlock, a place steeped in history yet marked by the ruggedness of its environment. Cosmo, a contemplative fourteen-year-old boy, is depicted meditating on life’s mysteries in a sunlit garden. He is shown to have a deep connection to nature, grappling with feelings of both belonging and alienation. As he interacts with various characters, including his grandmother and father, their dynamics reveal a family burdened by poverty but rich in love and loyalty. The stage is set for Cosmo to navigate both the challenges of growing up and the responsibilities that come with his lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
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| Title | Warlock o' Glenwarlock: A Homely Romance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Robert Prince, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks, and Lisa Wadsworth |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Highlands (Scotland) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6364 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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