Thomas Wingfold, Curate by George MacDonald
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| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
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| Title | Thomas Wingfold, Curate |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Thomas Wingfold, Curate" by George MacDonald is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around two central characters, Helen Lingard, a sensible yet introspective young woman, and Thomas Wingfold, a curate struggling with his faith and place within the church. The novel explores themes of self-discovery, faith vs. doubt, and the complexities of human relationships within a societal context. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Helen Lingard, who reflects on her life and environment while grappling with dissatisfaction and boredom. She finds herself at home during a stormy November day, contemplating her experiences and thoughts, which ultimately lead her to the realization that she has been living a life on the periphery of deeper understanding. In parallel, we meet Thomas Wingfold, who takes a solitary walk, revealing his disconnection from both nature and human connection, and his internal struggles regarding his role in the church. The opening chapters set the stage for a significant exploration of their developing relationship, the tensions between belief and skepticism, and the characters’ search for authenticity amidst external expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Wingfold, Thomas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5976 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 187 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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