Far Above Rubies, by George MacDonald
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George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 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. C. S. Lewis wrote that he regarded MacDonald as his "master": "Picking up a copy of Phantastes one day at a train-station bookstall, I began to read. A few hours later," said Lewis, "I knew that I had crossed a great frontier." G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence". Elizabeth Yates wrote of Sir Gibbie, "It moved me the way books did when, as a child, the great gates of literature began to open and first encounters with noble thoughts and utterances were unspeakably thrilling." Even Mark Twain, who initially disliked MacDonald, became friends with him, and there is some evidence that Twain was influenced by MacDonald. Christian author Oswald Chambers (1874–1917) wrote in Christian Disciplines, vol. 1, (pub. 1934) that "it is a striking indication of the trend and shallowness of the modern reading public that George MacDonald's books have been so neglected". In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works on Christian apologetics including several that defended his view of Christian Universalism. George MacDonald's best-known works are Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin, At the Back of the North Wind, and Lilith, all fantasy novels, and fairy tales such as "The Light Princess", "The Golden Key", and "The Wise Woman". "I write, not for children," he wrote, "but for the child-like, whether they be of five, or fifty, or seventy-five." MacDonald also published some volumes of sermons, the pulpit not having proved an unreservedly successful venue. MacDonald also served as a mentor to Lewis Carroll (the pen-name of Rev. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson); it was MacDonald's advice, and the enthusiastic reception of Alice by MacDonald's many sons and daughters, that convinced Carroll to submit Alice for publication. Carroll, one of the finest Victorian photographers, also created photographic portraits of several of the MacDonald children. MacDonald was also friends with John Ruskin and served as a go-between in Ruskin's long courtship with Rose La Touche. MacDonald was acquainted with most of the literary luminaries of the day; a surviving group photograph shows him with Tennyson, Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Trollope, Ruskin, Lewes, and Thackeray. While in America he was a friend of Longfellow and Walt Whitman.
Far Above Rubies, by George MacDonald- Published on: 2015-10-27
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 10.00" h x .15" w x 7.00" l, .29 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 66 pages
About the Author Scottish novelist and poet, especially popular for his children's literature. MacDonald is acclaimed for his innovative fairy tales in which he expertly weaves together his imagination with Christian symbolism.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. She is a Treasure By S. Grotzke Point: An excellent wife, though she may take a lifetime to be found, is a treasure beyond comparison.Path: George MacDonald traces the life of young Hector from his idealistic youth to a mature man. Along the way his eyes are opened by Annie Melville, a parlor maid in his home who outshines any elite in his social circle. The story takes shape around difficulties in social status, in-laws, writers block, editors, and a hard life.Sources: MacDonald shows a thoughtful and realistic understanding of life. He is best known for his allegorical fairytales, but this was sincere and touching.Agreement: I appreciated this short work by MacDonald more than any of the others I have read. Some may think that it is slow and without a plot, but at points I truly hurt with the characters. The story is simple and the characters normal, but I could feel the fog in which they walked and could see the rainbow lift above.Personal App: While reading this I thanked God for my own wife. She is truly a treasure far above rubies. Just as Annie opened the eyes of Hector, so she has opened my eyes. I am so blessed to be able to walk through life with her at my side.Favorite Quote: "This is my wife. You cannot see her very well, for, like Hamlet, I wear her `in my heart's core, aye, in my heart of hearts!'"It would be worth another read and I would recommend it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Beneficial for those who are considering marriage! By earlybirdy Old fashioned? Yes! Mac Donald's view of marriage in our culture seems out-of- date. But there are TRUTHS about love and commitment that need to be relearned by many today. Hector and Annie are social unequals, but they fall in love and wed. As years go by, like all married couples, they face good times and bad. They learn that love is NOT a feeling but a commitment to stay together and work through difficulties. Each must put the other first. Each must lean on the other and learn to appreciate the qualities of the other mate. Some people might object to the Victorian view of the man as the primary "bread winner," but Annie is right there beside him, encouraging his work and using all of her skills and abilities to keep their family intact. In fact, she is probably presented by MacDonald as the stronger person of the two. The title refers to Proverbs chapter 31 which portrays the "excellent woman" whose price far exceeds rubies. The Bible says such a woman will do her husband good, not evil, all the days of her life.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An enjoyable read! By J. Perin MacDonald's prose reminds me of Victoria Hugo's writing -- full of feeling and interjected with spiritual nuggets of truth. Even though only 50 pages, the book's characters were well developed and endearing. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys 19th century English or Scottish writing and certainly, any one who has read and enjoyed other books by George MacDonald.
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