Heather and Snow by George MacDonald
Heather and Snow is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of two young women who are struggling to find their place in society. The book explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery as the characters navigate the challenges of life in Victorian England.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Fiction, Scottish Literature, Romance · 45 chapters · 104,298 words
First lines
Upon neighbouring stones, earth-fast, like two islands of an / archipelago, in an ocean of heather, sat a boy and a girl, the girl / knitting, or, as she would have called it, _weaving_ a stocking, and / the boy, his eyes fixed on her face, talking with an animation that / amounted almost to excitement. He had great fluency, and could have / talked just as fast in good English as in the dialect in which he was / now pouring out his ambitions -- the broad Saxon of Aberdeen.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Scottish Literature, Romance, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction
- Length: 104,298 words
- Structure: 45 chapters, 1,411 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of narrative prose that tells a story about characters and events that are not real.
- Scottish Literature — The setting and cultural elements are deeply rooted in Scotland, reflecting its traditions and landscapes.
- Romance — The plot includes elements of romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
- Social Commentary — The narrative explores social issues and class distinctions, providing insight into societal norms and challenges.
Tags
fantasy · fairy tale · romance · adventure · mythical creatures · Scottish folklore · moral lessons · coming of age · nature · love · friendship · self-discovery
Contents
- A Runaway Race
- Mother and Son
- At the Foot of the Horn
- Dog-Steenie
- Colonel and Sergeant
- Man-Steenie
- Corbyknowe
- David and his Daughter
- At Castle Weelset
- David and Francis
- Kirsty and Phemy
- The Earth-House
- A Visit from Francis Gordon
- Steenie's House
- Phemy Craig
- Sham Love
- A Novel Abduction
- Phemy's Champion
- Francis Gordon's Champion
- Mutual Ministration
- Phemy Yields Place
- The Horn
- The Storm Again
- How Kirsty Fared
- Kirsty's Dream
- How David Fared
- How Marion Fared
- Husband and Wife
- David, Marion, Kirsty, Snootie, and what was Left of Steenie
- From Snow to Fire
- Kirsty Shows Resentment
- In the Workshop
- A Race with Death
- Back from the Grave
- Francis Comes to Himself
- Kirsty Bestirs Herself
- A Great Gulf
- The Neighbours
- Kirsty Gives Advice
- Mrs. Gordon
- Two Horsewomen
- The Laird and his Mother
- The Coronation
- Kirsty's Tocher
- Kirsty's Song