Annals Of A Quiet Neighbourhood - George Macdonald - Bog

Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood is a novel by George MacDonald, first published in 1867. The story is set in the fictional town of Garside, which is based on MacDonald's hometown of Huntly in Scotland. The novel follows the life of a young Scottish clergyman named Henry Walton, who becomes the pastor of a small church in Garside. The book is a portrayal of the everyday life of a small town community, with its joys, struggles, and relationships. The narrative is structured as a series of journal entries written by Henry Walton, chronicling his experiences and observations over the course of a year. Through his writing, Walton reflects on his own spiritual journey, the challenges of his ministry, and the lives of the people around him.The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, love, and the human condition. MacDonald's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid imagery and his ability to convey deep emotions through his characters' experiences. The book is often praised for its realism and its compassionate portrayal of ordinary people.Overall, Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood is a thoughtful and introspective novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human life and relationships. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.""Do I now hear any of my friends saying in their hearts: Let the rich take that! It does not apply to us. We are poor enough? Ah, my friends, I have known a light-hearted, liberal rich man lose his riches, and be liberal and light-hearted still. I knew a rich lady once, in giving a large gift of money to a poor man, say apologetically, 'I hope it is no disgrace in me to be rich, as it is none in you to be poor.' It is not the being rich that is wrong, but the serving of riches, instead of making them serve your neighbour and yourself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.