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_aMacDonald, George, _d1824-1905 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Rough Shaking |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-09-01 | ||
| 508 | _aDistributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"A Rough Shaking" by George MacDonald is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story introduces us to the life of Clare Skymer, a boy whose mother dies in an earthquake, prompting a series of transformative events in his life as he navigates his childhood amid profound loss and connection to nature. The narrative emphasizes themes of love, companionship, and the bonds between humans and animals, intertwined with personal growth and the quest for understanding. The opening of the novel presents a deeply reflective atmosphere, focusing on the narrator's encounter with Mr. Skymer, Clare's father, who shares a unique bond with his horse, Memnon. Through their conversation, the narrator learns about the compassionate nature of Mr. Skymer, who treats his horse as a friend, expressing profound insights into life, love, and death that resonate throughout the story. The scene paints a vivid picture of an idyllic landscape and sets the stage for the unfolding journey of Clare and Mr. Skymer, highlighting their interactions with the natural world and hinting at the struggles that will come with Clare’s tragic circumstances. As the opening concludes, it hints at a future filled with challenges and the potential for healing through the bonds of family and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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