David Elginbrod
A Scottish Tale of Faith, Love, and Redemption in the CountrysideBy George MacDonald
Length18h 39m
About this audiobook
In "David Elginbrod," George MacDonald crafts a rich tapestry of narrative that intertwines themes of faith, self-discovery, and the transformative power of love. The novel is set in the picturesque Scottish countryside, where the protagonist, David, navigates his relationships and aspirations. MacDonald's poetic prose, suffused with vivid imagery and deep philosophical undercurrents, invites readers into a world steeped in Victorian sensibilities while challenging the era's conventions. This work is notable for its earnest exploration of moral and spiritual dilemmas, reflective of MacDonald's wider oeuvre, which often grapples with the complexities of human experiences and the divine connection. George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a pioneering figure in the realm of fantasy and children's literature, significantly influencing later writers such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. His own upbringing in a deeply spiritual environment and his experiences as a pastor profoundly shaped his worldview, prompting him to address fundamental questions about faith and love in his writing. "David Elginbrod" is considered one of his lesser-known yet deeply impactful works, revealing the author's commitment to portraying the intricacies of human emotions and spiritual growth. For readers seeking an introspective literary journey that explores the interplay between personal aspirations and spiritual fulfillment, "David Elginbrod" is an essential read. MacDonald's masterful storytelling and philosophical insights make this novel a timeless exploration of the human spirit, resonating with those drawn to tales of transformation and search for meaning.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length18 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK I. TURRIEPUFFIT.
46CHAPTER XVIII. MORE MATERIALISM AND SOME SPIRITUALISM.
2CHAPTER I. THE FIR-WOOD.
47CHAPTER XIX. THE GHOST’S WALK.
3CHAPTER II. DAVID ELGINBROD AND THE NEW TUTOR.
48CHAPTER XX. THE BAD MAN.
4CHAPTER III. THE DAISY AND THE PRIMROSE.: HENRY VAUGHAN.
49CHAPTER XXI. SPIRIT VERSUS MATERIALISM.
5CHAPTER IV. THE COTTAGE.
50CHAPTER XXII. THE RING.
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6CHAPTER V. THE STUDENTS.
51CHAPTER XXIII. THE WAGER.
7CHAPTER VI. THE LAIRD’S LADY.
52CHAPTER XXIV. THE LADY EUPHRASIA.
8CHAPTER VII. THE SECRET OF THE WOOD.: HENRY VAUGHAN.
53CHAPTER XXV. NEXT MORNING.
9CHAPTER VIII. A SUNDAY MORNING.
54CHAPTER XXVI. AN ACCIDENT.: There’s a special providence in the fall of a sparrow.
10CHAPTER IX. NATURE.
55CHAPTER XXVII. MORE TROUBLES.
11CHAPTER X. HARVEST.
56CHAPTER XXVIII. A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW.
12CHAPTER XI. A CHANGE AND NO CHANGE.
57CHAPTER XXIX. HUGH’S AWAKING.
13CHAPTER XII. CHARITY.: Knowledge bloweth up, but charity buildeth up.
58CHAPTER XXX. CHANGES.
14CHAPTER XIII. HERALDRY.
59CHAPTER XXXI. EXPLANATIONS.
15CHAPTER XIV. WINTER.
60CHAPTER XXXII. DEPARTURE.: END OF THE SECOND BOOK.
16CHAPTER XV. TRANSITION.
61BOOK III. LONDON.
17RICHARD CRASHAW.
62CHAPTER I. LODGINGS.
18“MY DEAR SIR,
63CHAPTER II. LETTERS FOR THE POST.
19“DAVID ELGINBROD.
64“HUGH SUTHERLAND.”
20“MARGARET ELGINBROD.”
65“EUPHRASIA CAMERON.
21END OF THE FIRST BOOK.
66CHAPTER III. ENDEAVOURS.: BURNS.
22BOOK II. ARNSTEAD.
67CHAPTER IV. A LETTER FROM THE POST.: “MARGARET ELGINBROD.”
23The earth hath bubbles as the water has.
68CHAPTER V. BEGINNINGS.
24MACBETH.—I.3
69CHAPTER VI. A SUNDAY’S DINNER.: BURNS.
25CHAPTER I. A NEW HOME.: A wise man’s home is whereso’er he’s wise.
70CHAPTER VII. SUNDAY EVENING.
26CHAPTER II. HARRY’S NEW HORSE.
71CHAPTER VIII. EUPHRA.: “HARRY ARNOLD.”
27CHAPTER III. EUPHRASIA.
72CHAPTER IX. THE NEW PUPILS.
28CHAPTER IV. THE CAVE IN THE STRAW.
73CHAPTER X. CONSULTATIONS.: Wo keine Götter sind, walten Gespenster.
29CHAPTER V. LARCH AND OTHER HUNTING.
74CHAPTER XI. QUESTIONS AND DREAMS.
30CHAPTER VI. FATIMA.: SHAKSPERE.
75CHAPTER XII. A SUNDAY WITH FALCONER.: SIR HENRY WOTTON.
31CHAPTER VII. THE PICTURE GALLERY.
76CHAPTER XIII. THE LADY’S-MAID.
32CHAPTER VIII. NEST-BUILDING.
77BURNS.
33CHAPTER IX. GEOGRAPHY POINT.
78GILES FLETCHER.
34CHAPTER X. ITALIAN.
79He being dead yet speaketh.
35Per me si va nella città dolente.
80DR. DONNE.
36DANTE
81CHAPTER XV. MARGARET’S SECRET.
37CHAPTER XI. THE FIRST MIDNIGHT.
82CHAPTER XVI. FOREBODINGS.
38“MY DEAR MR. ARNOLD,
83CHAPTER XVII. STRIFE.
39“HANNAH ELTON.”
84CHAPTER XVIII. VICTORY
40CHAPTER XII. A SUNDAY.
85CHAPTER XIX. MARGARET.
41CHAPTER XIII. A STORM.
86CHAPTER XX. A NEW GUIDE.
42CHAPTER XIV. AN EVENING LECTURE.
87CHAPTER XXI. THE LAST GROAT.: SOUTHWELL.
43CHAPTER XV. ANOTHER EVENING LECTURE.
88CHAPTER XXII. DEATH.: DR. DONNE.
44CHAPTER XVI. A NEW VISITOR AND AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
89CHAPTER XXIII. NATURE AND HER LADY.: DR. DONNE.
45CHAPTER XVII. MATERIALISM alias GHOST-HUNTING.: HEINRICH HEINE
90CHAPTER XXIV. THE FIR-WOOD AGAIN.: THE END.
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