
God and the Man
The novel follows the story of a young man, John, who is born into a wealthy family. He is raised in a strict religious environment, and is taught to believe that God is the only source of truth and goodness. As he grows older, John begins to question his faith and the teachings of his family. He eventually leaves home and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the world and its many cultures. Along the way, he meets a variety of people who challenge his beliefs and help him to understand the complexities of life. John eventually returns home, but his newfound understanding of the world has changed him. He is no longer content to accept the teachings of his family, and instead chooses to follow his own path. He is determined to find his own truth, and to live a life of purpose and meaning. God and the Man is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of faith, identity, and the search for meaning in life. It is a timeless story of one man's journey to find his own truth, and to live a life of purpose and meaning.
By Robert W. Buchanan · First published 1890 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Literary Fiction · 46 chapters · 108,898 words
First lines
'Granddad, Granddad! look up!--it is Marjorie. Have you forgotten your niece, Marjorie Wells? And this is little Edgar, Marjorie's son! Speak to him, Edgar, speak to granddad. Alack, this is one of his dark days, and he knoweth no one.'
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert W. Buchanan
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 108,898 words
- Structure: 46 chapters, 3,012 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Religious Fiction — The title of the book suggests a focus on the relationship between God and a man, which is a common theme in religious fiction.
- Philosophical Fiction — The title of the book suggests a focus on the relationship between God and a man, which could lead to philosophical discussions and debates.
- Literary Fiction — Robert Buchanan is a well-known author, and his writing style is often considered to be literary fiction.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests a focus on the relationship between God and a man, which could lead to a mystery or suspenseful plot.
Tags
religion · philosophy · morality · faith · humanity · conflict · society · belief · existentialism · spirituality · critique · drama
Contents
- Chapter 1: A Winter Night's Prologue
- Chapter 1: Proem
- Chapter 2: The Years Role Back: a Death Bed
- Chapter 3: Shadows at the Fen Farm
- Chapter 4: Sowing the Black Seed
- Chapter 5: Enter Priscilla
- Chapter 6: Father and Daughter
- Chapter 7: A Disaffected Spirit
- Chapter 8: Clouds in the Sky
- Chapter 9: The Enemy in the Path
- Chapter 10: Up at the Willows
- Chapter 11: Another Love Scene
- Chapter 12: Kate Christianson's Trouble
- Chapter 13: Kate Comes Home
- Chapter 14: The Widow's Cup is Full
- Chapter 15: The Dead Woman
- Chapter 16: On Board the 'miles Standish'
- Chapter 17: Outward Bound
- Chapter 18: John Dyson
- Chapter 19: Face to Face Again
- Chapter 20: Priscilla Makes Her Choice
- Chapter 21: Between Two Elements
- Chapter 22: Cast Away
- Chapter 23: Ice-drift from the Polar Sea
- Chapter 24: The Storm
- Chapter 25: Beset by the Ice
- Chapter 26: 'An Eye for an Eye'
- Chapter 27: Here Begins Christian Christianson's Record, Writ Down by His Own Hand
- Chapter 28: The Island of Desolation
- Chapter 29: Christian Roofs His House
- Chapter 30: A New Perplexity
- Chapter 31: The Face on the Cliff
- Chapter 32: The Two Men
- Chapter 33: In the Shadow of the Cave
- Chapter 34: 'Come Back With Me!'
- Chapter 35: The Aurora
- Chapter 36: The Bear
- Chapter 37: Vigil
- Chapter 38: Out in the Snow
- Chapter 39: The Sick Man's Dreams
- Chapter 40: 'Our Father'
- Chapter 41: The Last Look
- Chapter 42: 'Snow to Snow!'
- Chapter 43: From the Log of the Whaler 'nautilus'
- Chapter 44: At the Sailor's Home
- Chapter 45: Epilogue
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