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What's Mine's Mine Vol. II
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- Book Synopsis
- What's Mine's Mine VOL. II introduces the Palmer family, newly arrived at their Scottish Highlands estate, and the contrasting worlds they inhabit. Through their interactions with the local inhabitants, the story explores themes of class, personal identity, and heritage. The novel opens with the Palmer family's first impressions of their grand new surroundings, particularly the opulent dining room that reflects their wealth, juxtaposed with the stunning natural landscapes outside. This contrast highlights the deeper connection some characters have to the land, as opposed to the Palmer family's superficial engagement with their new environment. Peregrine Palmer, the father and his children embody the class divide, initially perceiving the Highlands through a lens of entitlement. In contrast, the last of his clan's chiefs, struggles with the loss of his heritage amidst the changing social landscape. The novel sets the stage for intricate interpersonal dynamics that unfold between the new wealthy inhabitants and the traditional, land-rooted locals, presenting a compelling drama about wealth, identity, and tradition.
- About The Author
- George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian Congregational clergyman. He established himself as a pioneering figure in modern fantasy writing and mentored fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy stories, MacDonald wrote various works on Christian theology, including sermon collections. George MacDonald was born on December 10, 1824 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His father, a farmer, descended from the Clan MacDonald of Glen Coe and was a direct descendant of one of the families killed in the 1692 massacre. MacDonald was raised in an exceptionally literary household: one of his maternal uncles was a renowned Celtic scholar, editor of the Gaelic Highland Dictionary, and collector of fairy stories and Celtic oral poetry. His paternal grandfather had helped to publish an edition of James Macpherson's Ossian, a contentious epic poem based on the Fenian Cycle of Celtic Mythology that contributed to the birth of European Romanticism. MacDonald's step-uncle was a Shakespeare scholar, while his paternal cousin was also a Celtic intellectual.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789369071166
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 December 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 130
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 8 mm
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