"Alec Forbes of Howglen" is a novel by the Scottish writer George Macdonald, which tells about the fate of a young peasant from the small Scottish village of Howglen. The main character, Alec Forbes, grows up in a poor family, but thanks to his talents, perseverance and dreaminess, he gets an education and goes through a difficult path to self-affirmation. The author conveys to readers the realities of peasant life in the 19th century, recreating the atmosphere and moral and ethical dimensions of that time. The novel intertwines themes of friendship, love, justice, faith and self-awareness. "Alec Forbes of Hauglen" is a work that will amaze you with its soulfulness and depth of content, reminding you of the importance of devotion to your ideals and loyalty to your convictions.