Adela Cathcart Volume 2

by George MacDonald

Overview

Adela Cathcart, Volume 2 centers on a thoughtful and introspective young woman who explores deep themes of existence, contemplation, and the transformative power of music and storytelling. Through her interactions with friends and family, the story highlights her emotional depth and ability to connect with complex ideas. The narrative unfolds in gatherings where songs and discussions prompt reflections on love, morality, and personal growth. As the characters share their struggles and experiences, the story delves into the importance of human connection and the role of art in expressing emotion and fostering understanding. Through a mixture of song and conversation, the volume enhances the exploration of how stories and music can illuminate the complexities of life and the journey toward personal redemption. The evolving relationships and emotional depth of the characters provide insight into the universal struggles of the human condition, while also offering a glimpse into the healing power of empathy, reflection, and shared experiences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789370424104
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	01/02/2025
Pages:	130
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian Congregational clergyman. He established himself as a pioneering figure in modern fantasy writing and mentored fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy stories, MacDonald wrote various works on Christian theology, including sermon collections. George MacDonald was born on December 10, 1824 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His father, a farmer, descended from the Clan MacDonald of Glen Coe and was a direct descendant of one of the families killed in the 1692 massacre. MacDonald was raised in an exceptionally literary household: one of his maternal uncles was a renowned Celtic scholar, editor of the Gaelic Highland Dictionary, and collector of fairy stories and Celtic oral poetry. His paternal grandfather had helped to publish an edition of James Macpherson's Ossian, a contentious epic poem based on the Fenian Cycle of Celtic Mythology that contributed to the birth of European Romanticism. MacDonald's step-uncle was a Shakespeare scholar, while his paternal cousin was also a Celtic intellectual.