Alec Forbes of Howglen: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Alec Forbes of Howglen is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for MacDonald, George (1824–1905).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Alec Forbes of Howglen" by George MacDonald is a novel published in 1865. Set in the Scottish countryside and written largely in the Doric dialect of Northeast Scotland, the story follows the intertwined fates of Alec and Annie Anderson. Critics praised its profound emotional depth, with one comparing its power to move readers to tears alongside classic literature. The novel explores the souls of its characters through MacDonald's poetic vision of life and nature in rural Scotland.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Alec Forbes of Howglen
- Author credits: MacDonald, George (1824–1905)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian fiction
- Scotland -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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