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This new edition of George MacDonald's 1881 novel is updated and introduced as Volume 23 in The Cullen Collection by Michael Phillips.

It was an evening early in May. The sun was low, and the street was mottled with the shadows of its paving-stones-smooth enough, but far from evenly set. The sky was clear, except for a few clouds in the west, hardly visible in the dazzle of the huge light, which lay among them... Read Full Overview

Mary Marston is a novel by George MacDonald, written in 1881 and later republished as A Daughter's Devotion. Written at the height of George MacDonald's literary career, the story centers around the life of a simple merchant's daughter. Mary Marston's unswerving commitment to... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Mary Marston - A novel is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher... Read Full Overview

It was an evening early in May. The sun was low, and the street was mottled with the shadows of its paving-stones-smooth enough, but far from evenly set. The sky was clear, except for a few clouds in the west, hardly visible in the dazzle of the huge light, which lay among them... Read Full Overview

Excerpt: ...he can write than because he can sit a horse or brew beer In that happy time the true writer will be neither an atom the more regarded nor disregarded; he will only be less troubled with birthday books, requests for autographs, and such-like irritating attentions... Read Full Overview

Mary Marston is a novel written by the renowned Scottish author, George MacDonald. The story revolves around the titular character, Mary Marston, a young woman who lives in a small English village. Mary is a devout Christian and is deeply committed to her faith, which is put... Read Full Overview

George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. Though no longer a household name, his works (particularly his fairy tales and fantasy novels) have inspired deep admiration in such notables as W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Madeleine L'Engle... Read Full Overview

"Mary Marston" from George MacDonald. Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister (1824-1905).

"Mary Marston, Volume 1" by George MacDonald is a compelling exploration of faith, love, and societal expectations in Victorian England. MacDonald, a celebrated Scottish author, weaves a narrative rich with spiritual insight and moral complexity. This volume introduces readers... Read Full Overview