St. George and St. Michael. Volume I

Name: St. George and St. Michael. Volume I
Author: George MacDonald

St. George and St. Michael is a novel by George MacDonald that tells the story of two knights who are sworn enemies but eventually become friends. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption through its characters' journeys.

By George MacDonald · First published 1872 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 16 chapters · 66,090 words

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It was the middle of autumn, and had rained all day. Through the lozenge-panes of the wide oriel window the world appeared in the slowly gathering dusk not a little dismal. The drops that clung trickling to the dim glass added rain and gloom to the landscape beyond, whither the eye passed, as if vaguely seeking that help in the distance, which the dripping hollyhocks and sodden sunflowers bordering the little lawn, or the honeysuckle covering the wide porch, from which the slow rain dropped ceaselessly upon the pebble-paving below, could not give -- steepy slopes, hedge-divided into small fields, some green and dotted with red cattle, others crowded with shocks of bedraggled and drooping corn, which looked suffering and patient.

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Work type: Novel
Author: George MacDonald
Date: 1872 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Length: 66,090 words
Structure: 16 chapters, 799 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The novel is set during the English Civil War, focusing on historical events and figures.
Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and relationships between characters.
Adventure — The plot involves adventurous elements, including battles and quests.
Fantasy — There are elements of fantasy, such as the inclusion of mythical figures and supernatural occurrences.