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"Thomas Wingfold, Curate or The Curate's Awakening" is the first novel of the series that begins with the story of a compliant and lifeless curate in the Church of England and the profound changes that happen in his life and the people around him. Thomas Wingfold is a clergyman who is losing belief in the faith, but he goes through many transformations as the story unfolds. "Paul Faber, Surgeon or The Lady's Confession" is the sequel to The Curate's Awakening and it tells the story of a village doctor and a proven atheist. His friend and village curate, Thomas Wingfold is trying to bring him…mehr

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"Thomas Wingfold, Curate or The Curate's Awakening" is the first novel of the series that begins with the story of a compliant and lifeless curate in the Church of England and the profound changes that happen in his life and the people around him. Thomas Wingfold is a clergyman who is losing belief in the faith, but he goes through many transformations as the story unfolds. "Paul Faber, Surgeon or The Lady's Confession" is the sequel to The Curate's Awakening and it tells the story of a village doctor and a proven atheist. His friend and village curate, Thomas Wingfold is trying to bring him closer to the Church, but constantly ends up failing in those attempts. Doctor believes that only victories and tragedies of life can bring one to Jesus. However, after one accident, Faber saves life of a beautiful woman and they fall in love, but her secret past comes in between. "There and Back or The Baron's Apprenticeship" is the third and final novel that completes the series. Another story about finding faith in God follows a life-changing journey of Baron Richard from skeptical atheist to a true believer. The main character sets quite an example of manhood for young people. George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Walter de la Mare, E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle.
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George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and a mentor to fellow writer Lewis Carroll. One of MacDonald's significant contributions was the profound impact he had on C.S. Lewis, with the latter referring to MacDonald as his 'master'. Espousing a Christian universalist theology, MacDonald's work often wove together the deep spiritual concerns and a fervent imagination. His literary style melds fairy tale elements with rich allegorical threads and deep moral and spiritual insights, capturing the hearts and minds of readers across generations. MacDonald's oeuvre spanned different genres including fantasy, children's literature, sermons, and novels addressing theological and social issues of his time. The trilogy comprising 'The Curate's Awakening', 'The Lady's Confession', and 'The Baron's Apprenticeship' comprises a series of spiritual novels that showcase MacDonald's adept use of narrative to explore profound existential questions and showcase his characters' psychological and spiritual development. Each book in the series was not only a compelling work in its own right but also contributed to the enduring legacy of a man regarded by many as the grandfather of modern fantasy literature. More than just stories, these books are considered MacDonald's medium for exploring the complexities of faith and the nature of redemption and forgiveness, themes that recur throughout his extensive literary career.