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A mute destitute boy in 19th-century Scotland rises from poverty while embodying Christian virtue amid hardship and social contrasts.
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A mute destitute boy in 19th-century Scotland rises from poverty while embodying Christian virtue amid hardship and social contrasts.
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This new illustrated translation of George Macdonald's beloved tale features all the complete original text, with the dialogue portions, which have proven such a barrier in the past to would be readers, split into two columns: the broad Scots on the left, the English translation on the right. Endorsed by C S Lewis's stepson Douglas Gresham, and a number of other authorities on both Lewis and MacDonald, and beautifully illustrated by artist Carrie Stout, this long-awaited aid to understanding Sir...
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Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Harsh punishments and hardships mentioned without graphic detail
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language
Substance use
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Alcoholic father shown as a negative influence on the household
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes
Religious content
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Central emphasis on Christian faith, obedience, and virtue
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Explores class differences in Victorian Scottish society
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Poverty, child mistreatment, and systemic hardship portrayed
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