Wilfrid Cumbermede

Wilfrid Cumbermede is a novel by Scottish author George MacDonald, first published in 1871. The story follows the life of the titular character, Wilfrid, who is the only son of a wealthy landowner. Wilfrid is a talented artist and musician, but he is also plagued by a sense of restlessness and a desire to find meaning in his life.As the novel progresses, Wilfrid becomes increasingly disillusioned with his privileged life and begins to question the values and beliefs of his society. He is drawn to the teachings of a local preacher, who encourages him to live a life of simplicity and service to others.Wilfrid's journey of self-discovery is complicated by his relationships with the people around him, including his father, his childhood friend Margaret, and a mysterious woman named Edith. As he navigates these relationships and grapples with his own inner demons, Wilfrid must confront the difficult truths about himself and the world he lives in.Filled with lyrical prose and vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside, Wilfrid Cumbermede is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning in a complex and often confusing world.When I returned home for the Christmas holidays, I told my uncle, amongst other things, all that I have just recorded; for although the affair seemed far away from me now, I felt that he ought to know it. He was greatly pleased with my behaviour in regard to the apple. He did not identify the place, however, until he heard the name of the housekeeper: then I saw a cloud pass over his face. It grew deeper when I told him of my second visit, especially while I described the man I had met in the wood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.