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= David_Elginbrod =
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Introduction
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'David Elginbrod' is an 1863 novel by George MacDonald. It is
MacDonald's first realistic novel.
Plot introduction
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A novel of Scottish country life, in the dialect of Aberdeen.
A story of humble life, centering in two saintly personalities, a
dignified and pious Scottish peasant, and his daughter. A vein of
mysticism runs through the story, and mesmerism and electro-biology
are introduced.
Literary significance and criticism
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#A novel which is the work of a man of genius. It will attract the
highest class of readers. '--Times.'
#There are many beautiful passages and descriptions in this book. The
characters are extremely well drawn. '----Athenæum.'
#A clever novel. The incidents are exciting, and the interest is
maintained to the close. It may be doubted if Sir Walter Scott himself
ever painted a Scotch fireside with more truth. '--Morning Post.'
#David Elginbrod is the finest character we have met in fiction for
many a day. The descriptions of natural scenery are vivid, truthful,
and artistic; the general reflections are those of a refined,
thoughtful, and poetical philosopher, and the whole moral atmosphere
of the book la lofty, pure, and invigorating. '--Globe.'
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