Perhaps more than any other figure in Christian history since Jesus Christ, Saint Francis of Assisi has captured our imagination, for his is a story of extreme self-sacrifice, of love to God and man. How could this wealthy, handsome youth cast away all the advantages that were his by birth and choos...
Maria Merryweather ha tredici anni quando, rimasta orfana, si trasferisce a Moonacre Manor, ospite di un ricco, eccentrico cugino. L'antica dimora si rivela colma di mistero e di segreti e Maria scopre ben presto di essere predestinata a salvarla dalla scomparsa, riscattando le colpe dei suoi antena...
My Mum tried to get me to read Elizabeth Goudge when I was in my twenties. Nothing doing - they were far too slow-moving and innocent. Fifty years later I tried again, and yes, they ARE slow-moving and innocent - but also lyrical, magical and uplifting. Sorry Mum, you were right.
A story set in Victorian England with an orphan who moves to her uncles house. Her uncle is a man who is deeply involved in the local myths and legends and accepts them without question. Many years ago there was a conflict between his ancestors and the ancestors of the Dark Men and this has continu...
A little too sweet for my taste, but I can see why a young girl like J.K. Rowling would have liked it, and I can also see its influences in the Harry Potter books, particularly in the vivid description.
There are some beautiful aspects of this story, especially the descriptions -- nature, food, clothing -- there's a richness to them that is very appealing. And the characters were interesting, although I can't say I *loved* any of them.But the didactic elements! Man, I see why Goudge set the story i...
One of the most descriptive books I've ever read, "The Little White Horse" begins with a sumptuous indulgence of scene-setting. Every character, every room, every view from every window is described in glowing, joyous detail as young orphan Marie arrives at the home of her cousin.There is a plot to...
A highly engaging story of four Linnet children, finding a place for themselves while their father is away in Egypt. The story is not greatly adventurous, and the magic is quiet - a melding of "old ways" and gentle Christianity - but the true strength of the book is the moments of joy the children ...
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