Salted with Fire by George MacDonald
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"Salted with Fire" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of a humble shoemaker, John MacLear, and his daughter Maggie, delving into themes of faith, love, and the struggles between human desires and spiritual truths. It sets a poignant tone, highlighting the complexities of their relationships, especially with figures of authority and the church. The opening of the novel introduces
us to Maggie and her father, as they engage in a thoughtful conversation that reflects their differing views on the local minister. Their dialogue underscores the tension between personal integrity and societal expectations, as Maggie expresses disdain for the minister’s character while her father urges her to strive for love and understanding. The narrative then shifts to Maggie's journey through a picturesque Scottish landscape as she sets off to collect chaff for her father, revealing her innocence and devotion to their humble life. This initial exchange sets the stage for the unfolding exploration of faith, duty, and the trials they face in a world filled with both divine and human challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Salted with Fire |
| Credits |
Jonathan Ingram, Debra Storr and Distributed Proofreaders and Richard Tonsing |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9154 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09154-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Aug 7, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 486 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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