The Courting of the Rev. Andrew Macfie
This novel is a romance that revolves around the life of Reverend Andrew Macfie, a clergyman who finds himself at odds with his own desires and societal expectations. He is torn between his duty to his faith and his growing feelings for a woman from a lower social class. The story explores themes of love, morality, and the constraints placed on individuals by their social standing.
By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1925 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Satire · 6,176 words
First lines
Mr. Hearty had never reconciled himself to the understanding that / existed between his daughter Millie and Charlie Dixon. He resented / Bindle's share in the romance, still more he resented the spirit of / independence that it had developed in Millie. He had, however, been / forced to bow to the storm. Everyone was against him, and Millie / herself had left home, refusing to return until he had apologised to / her for the most unseemly suggestion he had made as to her relations / with Charlie Dixon.
Sergeant Charles Dixon, of the 110th Service Battalion, London / Regiment, had gone to the front, and Millie, sad-eyed, but grave, / looked forward to the time when he would return, a V. C.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Herbert Jenkins
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Satire, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 6,176 words
- Structure: 1 section, 131 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The narrative is filled with humorous situations, witty dialogue, and comedic misunderstandings, particularly involving the character Bindle.
- Romance — The plot centers around romantic relationships, notably the tension between Millie and Charlie Dixon, and the unwanted attentions of Rev. Andrew MacFie.
- Satire — The story satirizes social norms and religious hypocrisy, especially through the character of Rev. Andrew MacFie and the events surrounding the Temperance Fete.
- Drama — The narrative includes dramatic elements such as family conflict, societal expectations, and personal dilemmas faced by the characters.
Tags
Romance · Novel · Fiction · Literary Fiction · 19th Century Literature · Scottish Literature · Social Class · Marriage · Courtship · Love Story · Family Drama · Society Satire