The novel tells the story of a young man named Robert Falconer who struggles to find his place in life and comes to terms with his own mortality. Along the way, he encounters various characters who help him on his journey, including a mysterious raven that appears throughout the book. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and death, and is considered one of MacDonald's most important works.
By George MacDonald · First published 1867 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical