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David Elginbrod
George MacDonald
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David Elginbrod was George Macdonald’s first real success, a novel of Scottish country life. Published in 1862, it was dedicated to the memory of Lady Noel Byron.(Summary from wikipedia)
David Elginbrod was George Macdonald’s first real success, a novel of Scottish country life. Published in 1862, it was dedicated to the memory of Lady Noel Byron.(Summary from wikipedia)
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Community Reviews
I have read only the eponymous selection, but this collection is ENORMOUS, and I hope to dip into it throughout my life! After reading Michael Phillips's adaptations of several of MacDonald's novels I was keen to read some in the original form, Scots and all. This collection meets that need, and I'm
The more I read George MacDonald, the more I find in his writing the soul of a contemplative. Here a few of my favourite quotes from this book.
This quote challenged my view of God, which is still in need of further refining: "My father used to say that God was always finding every excuse for us that
See Kilian's review for the plot.
A CHRISTIAN book -- not my favorite. Originally published in 1863, and retold by Michael Phillips, Old Scottish values, complete with some very readable / understandable dialect.
Yes, the ending was satisfying, and Mr. MacDonald is an excellent writer, but, I'm not s
This was great! I loved this!
As always, George MacDonald is inspiring. The two characters, David Elginbrod and his daughter Margaret, are such powerful examples of Christianity in everyday life.
I liked how MacDonald was able to capture some of the weaknesses in his other characters as well. Euphra is proud and easily manipulat
MacDonald was a spiritual genius. He was not a psychological genius; some of his characters are ridiculously saintly. The story itself could have been excellent if the characters were a little more believable, but I wasn't reading it for the story; I was reading for the spiritual insights, which, as
Not one of my favorite novels by George MacDonald, but worth the time reading it. I was sorry the title character disappeared from the novel so early, but his influence is felt throughout the book. I was put off a bit by the belief in mesmerism and the influence the villain had over one of the chara