The Little Minister, Part 1 (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167209796)

The Little Minister, Part 1 is a novel written by James Matthew Barrie and was first published in 1901. The story follows the life of Gavin Dishart, a young minister who is sent to a small Scottish town called Thrums. Gavin is an idealistic and passionate man who is determined to make a difference in the lives of the people in Thrums.As he settles into his new role, Gavin finds himself drawn to Babbie, a beautiful and mysterious young woman who lives outside of town. Despite warnings from the townspeople, Gavin continues to pursue Babbie, and the two begin a secret romance.However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of the townspeople, as well as the arrival of a powerful aristocrat who has his sights set on Babbie. As tensions rise, Gavin must decide whether to continue his pursuit of Babbie or to abandon his love for the sake of his reputation and position in the community.The Little Minister, Part 1 is a classic tale of love and societal expectations set against the backdrop of a small Scottish town. Barrie's vivid descriptions of the town and its inhabitants bring the story to life, and his exploration of themes such as love, duty, and tradition make this novel a timeless work of literature.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.

Author: James Matthew Barrie
ISBN-10: 1167209796
ISBN-13: 9781167209796
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d