"A Rough Shaking" by George MacDonald is a tale set in the late 1800s that follows young Clare Skymer after an earthquake tragically takes his mother , forever altering the course of his life. Grappling with immense loss, Clare’s journey becomes one of growth, love, and the profound relationships connecting him to nature and the animals around him. The narrator, through an encounter with Clare’s father, Mr. Skymer, introduces themes of compassion, companionship, and an understanding of life’s deeper meanings. With a strong connection to his horse, Memnon, Mr. Skymer’s interactions with his son and nature paint a picture of both beauty and impending hardship, hinting at the challenges Clare will face and the healing he may find through family bonds and the solace of the natural world.
A Rough Shaking
By George MacDonald
After an earthquake steals his mother, a young boy must find his way through grief with the help of his loving nature loving father, a compassionate horse, and his connection to the natural world.
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About the AuthorGeorge MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
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