Adela Cathcart, Volume 2 by George MacDonald
"Adela Cathcart, Volume 2" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This continuation of the story introduces its readers to the character of Adela, who is portrayed as a thoughtful and introspective young woman engaging with various forms of artistic expression, particularly through song and storytelling. The narrative revolves around her interactions with friends and family, revealing deeper themes of contemplation, existence, and the transformative power
of music and narrative. The opening of the volume begins with a gathering where Adela and her companions share songs and reflections, thereby showcasing her capacity to connect emotionally with the new and challenging thoughts being presented to her. As they navigate the silence that follows a grave discussion, Adela takes the initiative to lighten the mood by singing a haunting song. The narrative then transitions to a dialogue involving various characters, including a clergyman's story of his struggles, love, and the complexities of his profession, which act as a connecting thread to the themes of morality and personal redemption that underpin the book. The complexity of character relationships and the weaving of stories amid each gathering promise an exploration of human emotion and connection as the volume unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
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Title | Adela Cathcart, Volume 2 |
Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and Distributed Proofreaders |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
Subject | Scotland -- Fiction |
Subject | Christian fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 8929 |
Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated | Aug 16, 2012 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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