Thomas Wingfold. Volume II by George MacDonald

Thomas Wingfold. Volume II by George MacDonald follows the story of Thomas Wingfold, a young man who has recently converted to Christianity and is struggling with his newfound faith. The book explores themes of doubt, faith, and redemption as Thomas navigates his way through life and relationships.

By George MacDonald · First published 1876 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction · 34 chapters · 79,299 words

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It was nearly dark when they arrived again at the lodge. Rachel / opened the gate for them. Without even a THANK YOU, they rode out. / She stood for a moment gazing after them through the dusk, then / turned with a sigh, and went into the kitchen, where her uncle sat / by the fire with a book in his hand.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: George MacDonald
• Date: 1876 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Drama, Romance
• Length: 79,299 words
• Structure: 34 chapters, 908 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of identity, spirituality, and moral dilemmas through character-driven narratives.
• Philosophical Fiction — It delves into philosophical questions about existence, faith, and the nature of God, reflecting deep introspection and existential inquiry.
• Religious Fiction — The narrative is heavily centered around Christian themes, exploring the struggles of faith and the interpretation of religious texts.
• Drama — The book features intense emotional conflicts and character interactions that drive the plot forward, typical of dramatic literature.

Tags

Christianity · faith · doubt · redemption · spirituality · morality · self-discovery · philosophy · love · forgiveness · community · suffering

Contents

• Rachel and her Uncle
• A Dream
• Another Sermon
• Nursing
• Glaston and the Curate
• The Linen-Draper
• Rachel
• The Butterfly
• The Common-Place
• Home again
• The Sheath
• Invitation
• A Sermon to Helen
• A Sermon to himself
• Criticism
• A Vanishing Glimmer
• Let Us Pray!
• Two Letters
• Advice in the Dark
• Intercession
• Helen Alone
• A Haunted Soul
• Compelled Confidence
• Willing Confidence
• The Curate's Counsel
• Sleep
• Divine Service
• A Shop in Heaven
• Polwarth and Lingard
• The Strong Man
• George and Leopold
• Wingfold and Helen
• A Review
• A Sermon to Leopold

More by George MacDonald

• The Golden Key (1867)
• At the Back of the North Wind (1871)
• Phantastes (1858)
• The Light Princess (1864)
• The Cruel Painter (1875)
• The Castle (1870)
• The Wow o'Riven (1874)
• The Broken Swords (1954)
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