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Title: Thomas Wingfold, Curate V1

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Charles Franks, Charles Aldarondo, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Thomas Wingfold, Curate V1" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This work introduces readers to its central characters, focusing on Helen Lingard, a thoughtful and introspective young woman, and Thomas Wingfold, the curate who wrestles with his faith amidst emerging doubts. The story examines themes of belief, self-discovery, and the conflicts between personal integrity and societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene, beginning with Helen Lingard gazing out at the stormy November weather but feeling an internal restlessness that leads her to psychological contemplation. Through Helen's introspection, readers can sense her dissatisfaction with life and the limitations placed on her by societal norms. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to Thomas Wingfold, who struggles with his role as a curate, questioning the validity of his beliefs and his duty to the church. Wingfold's encounter with doubts imposed by his secular counterpart, George Bascombe, further complicates his position, hinting at a coming clash of ideals. This dual focus on Helen and Thomas establishes the groundwork for a rich exploration of faith, identity, and personal connection as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: MacDonald, George, 1824-1905

EBook No.: 5973

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: Christian fiction

Subject: Wingfold, Thomas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-06T01:56:53Z Thomas Wingfold, Curate V1

This edition has images.

Title: Thomas Wingfold, Curate V1

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Charles Franks, Charles Aldarondo, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Thomas Wingfold, Curate V1" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This work introduces readers to its central characters, focusing on Helen Lingard, a thoughtful and introspective young woman, and Thomas Wingfold, the curate who wrestles with his faith amidst emerging doubts. The story examines themes of belief, self-discovery, and the conflicts between personal integrity and societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene, beginning with Helen Lingard gazing out at the stormy November weather but feeling an internal restlessness that leads her to psychological contemplation. Through Helen's introspection, readers can sense her dissatisfaction with life and the limitations placed on her by societal norms. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to Thomas Wingfold, who struggles with his role as a curate, questioning the validity of his beliefs and his duty to the church. Wingfold's encounter with doubts imposed by his secular counterpart, George Bascombe, further complicates his position, hinting at a coming clash of ideals. This dual focus on Helen and Thomas establishes the groundwork for a rich exploration of faith, identity, and personal connection as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: MacDonald, George, 1824-1905

EBook No.: 5973

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: Christian fiction

Subject: Wingfold, Thomas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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