Salted with Fire (eBook)

A Scottish Painter's Quest for Healing and Redemption

George MacDonald (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
236 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766460321-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "Salted with Fire," George MacDonald explores the enigmatic interplay between suffering, redemption, and spiritual awakening within a framework of lyrical prose and vivid imagery. Composed during the late Victorian era, this collection of essays and poetic reflections encapsulates MacDonald's deep engagement with the themes of faith, love, and the divine presence in everyday life. Its literary style is marked by a unique blend of the personal and the universally philosophical, drawing on Scripture, folklore, and personal experiences to illuminate the transformative power of hardship and adversity. George MacDonald (1824-1905), a pioneer of fantasy literature and a significant influence on writers such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, was deeply concerned with the complexities of faith and the human condition. His own experiences with loss, social injustice, and the struggle for spiritual authenticity profoundly shaped his writings, allowing him to construct narratives that resonate with the quest for truth amid life's trials. MacDonald'Äôs deep spirituality and innovative storytelling uniquely qualify him to address the intricate themes in "Salted with Fire." Readers who seek comfort and insight in the face of suffering will find MacDonald'Äôs thought-provoking meditations invaluable. This book not only invites reflection on the nature of pain but also offers a pathway toward understanding the spiritual lessons hidden within suffering. "Salted with Fire" is an essential read for those interested in the intersections of literature, philosophy, and spirituality.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
• Schlagworte: 19th century authors • 19th century fiction • artistic character study • Biblical influences • Christian allegory • Christian Fiction • Christian moral themes • Classic Literature • Clergy • emotional human condition • English literature • Faith and spirituality • Fiction • Forgiveness and healing • George MacDonald • introspective personal growth • literary fiction • lyrical prose exploration • philosophical narrative style • religious themes • Scottish Literature • Scottish village life • spiritual redemption journey