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Title: Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood
Note: Sequel: The seaboard parish.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, reflecting the societal and spiritual challenges of the time. The story follows the experiences of a new vicar, who grapples with his role in a quaint parish while navigating his fears, hopes, and relationships with the townspeople, revealing the often complex and nuanced interactions between the clergy and their flock. The opening of the novel introduces us to the vicar as he reflects on his own life and the responsibilities that come with his new position. He shares his feelings of doubt and despondency as he contemplates his suitability for the role while observing the rainy landscape around him. A pivotal moment occurs when he meets Old Rogers, a humble parishioner, whose frankness and honesty provide the vicar with a sense of connection and purpose amid his uncertainties. Through this encounter, the reader is drawn into the rich tapestry of village life and sets the stage for the vicar's journey of self-discovery, as he seeks to be an authentic and caring presence in his new community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: MacDonald, George, 1824-1905
EBook No.: 5773
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: Country life -- Fiction
Subject: Vicars, Parochial -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood
Note: Sequel: The seaboard parish.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, reflecting the societal and spiritual challenges of the time. The story follows the experiences of a new vicar, who grapples with his role in a quaint parish while navigating his fears, hopes, and relationships with the townspeople, revealing the often complex and nuanced interactions between the clergy and their flock. The opening of the novel introduces us to the vicar as he reflects on his own life and the responsibilities that come with his new position. He shares his feelings of doubt and despondency as he contemplates his suitability for the role while observing the rainy landscape around him. A pivotal moment occurs when he meets Old Rogers, a humble parishioner, whose frankness and honesty provide the vicar with a sense of connection and purpose amid his uncertainties. Through this encounter, the reader is drawn into the rich tapestry of village life and sets the stage for the vicar's journey of self-discovery, as he seeks to be an authentic and caring presence in his new community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: MacDonald, George, 1824-1905
EBook No.: 5773
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: Country life -- Fiction
Subject: Vicars, Parochial -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.