Mary Augusta Ward
Mary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs. Humphry Ward. She was a significant literary figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her novels that often addressed social and political issues.
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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