A Rough Shaking by George MacDonald
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| Author | MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 |
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| Title | A Rough Shaking |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8886 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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