Mary Augusta Ward
Mary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. She was born on June 11, 1851, and died on March 24, 1920. Ward was a best-selling author of her time and wrote novels that reflected her conservative values. She was also involved in social work and was a notable anti-suffrage campaigner, opposing the right for women to vote. Some of her well-known works include 'Robert Elsmere' and 'The History of David Grieve'.
Books
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1. Robert Elsmere
The novel centers on the life of Robert Elsmere, a young, passionate Anglican clergyman who begins his career full of energy and faith in the rural parish of Murewell. However, his exposure to religious skepticism and historical criticism of the Bible, primarily through his intellectual mentor, challenges his traditional beliefs. This crisis of faith ultimately leads him to reject orthodox Christianity and resign from the church. Instead, he dedicates himself to a new form of social Christianity, focusing on the ethical teachings of Jesus rather than the supernatural elements of religion. His spiritual journey and its impact on his marriage and community reflect the broader Victorian era's struggles with faith and doubt in the face of modernity and scientific progress.
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