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100 1 _aMacDonald, George,
_d1824-1905
245 1 0 _aWilfrid Cumbermede
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-01
508 _aText file produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charlie Kirschner and Online Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Wilfrid Cumbermede" by George MacDonald is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the perspective of Wilfrid, who reflects on his childhood and early life, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the nature of existence. As he navigates his upbringing, relationships, and the influences of his family, particularly his uncle, aunt, and great-grandmother, the narrative sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery and growth. The opening of the book introduces us to the reflective and somewhat melancholic nature of Wilfrid, who is now well past middle age. He contemplates the interplay between past and future as he prepares to recount his life story. Readers are introduced to the tranquil yet mysterious environment of his childhood home, where life is marked by a sense of solitude and the presence of various family figures. Wilfrid's fascination with the objects in his surroundings, including an ancient sword and a peculiar pendulum, serves as a catalyst for his imaginative thoughts and early adventures. These reflections are intertwined with a growing awareness of the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of time, setting the tone for a rich exploration of his formative experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9183
999 _c50994
_d50994