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