Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 225 MacDonald, George 1824 1905 Weighed and Wanting Produced by David Garcia, Jonathan Ingram and Distributed Proofreaders "Weighed and Wanting" by George MacDonald is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves deeply into the emotional and moral landscapes of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of struggle, aspiration, and human relationships, set against the backdrop of a changing society. The story introduces the Raymount family, emphasizing the complexities of their interactions and individual struggles, especially that of the eldest son, Cornelius, whose discontent and rebellious spirit appear to overshadow the family's dynamics. The opening of "Weighed and Wanting" presents a gray and dreary autumn day in Burcliff, reflecting the melancholy mood of its characters. We find Mrs. Raymount, the mother, embroidering with calm acceptance, while her son Cornelius expresses frustration with the oppressive weather that interrupts his holiday. The interactions between Cornelius and his sister Hester reveal familial tension; he feels trapped by societal expectations, while Hester displays a more optimistic and compassionate outlook. Their conversations highlight Cornelius's dissatisfaction with life and his longing for escape from his duties at the bank, setting the stage for themes of inner conflict and the search for meaning throughout the narrative. As Hester contemplates her place in the world, the narrative promises to explore her potential as a musical force for good against the backdrop of her brother's struggle to find purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Scotland -- Fiction Christian fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1083535 2025-08-04T08:03:05.875713 text/html 1083368 2012-08-19T19:23:20 text/html 579499 2025-08-04T08:03:17.874682 application/epub+zip 597417 2025-08-04T08:03:09.328747 application/epub+zip 457800 2025-08-04T08:03:07.862758 application/epub+zip 957088 2025-08-04T08:03:24.880652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 879157 2025-08-04T08:03:16.852676 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 701041 2022-09-04T13:03:07.650302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 916735 2025-08-04T08:03:03.701774 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 916578 2012-08-19T19:23:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18573 2025-08-04T08:03:25.055616 application/rdf+xml 14532 2025-08-04T08:03:08.407684 image/jpeg 3573 2025-08-04T08:03:08.119691 image/jpeg 482622 2012-08-19T19:34:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 349532 2012-08-19T19:34:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 561832 2025-08-04T08:03:05.955710 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia