Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood by George MacDonald
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"Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood" by George MacDonald is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. It narrates the formative years of Ranald Bannerman, a young boy growing up in a rural Scottish parish during the Victorian era. The book captures the essence of childhood adventures, familial relationships, and the interplay between innocence and the complexities of growing up. The opening of the novel introduces us to young Ranald, who reflects on
his transition from boyhood to youth, emphasizing the significance of his early experiences. He nostalgically recounts memories of his family, particularly his father, a clergyman grappling with the challenges of life, and his mother, who has been ill for most of Ranald's life. The chapter sets a tone of whimsical yet profound exploration of a boy’s formative memories, blending dream-like sequences with poignant insights into loss and love. As the narrative progresses, we meet key characters who shape Ranald's world, such as his housekeeper Mrs. Mitchell and the nurturing presence of Kirsty. Together, these characters establish a vivid backdrop for the trials and tribulations of adolescence in a tightly-knit Scottish community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hughes, Arthur, 1832-1915 |
| Illustrator | Wheelhouse, M. V. (Mary V.) |
| Title | Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranald_Bannerman%27s_Boyhood |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Illustrated HTML by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9301 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09301-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2004 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 842 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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