The Damnation Of Theron Ware by Harold Frederic
A Study of American Life
The novel follows the story of Theron Ware, a young Methodist minister who, after moving to a new town, finds himself intellectually and spiritually adrift amidst a cast of characters that challenge his faith and beliefs. Ware's encounters with a Catholic priest, a rationalist doctor, and a seductive aesthete lead him down a path of personal transformation and moral ambiguity. As he grapples with the clash between his religious convictions and the modern, more liberal ideas he is exposed to, Ware's journey becomes a profound exploration of religious hypocrisy, self-deception, and the complexities of the human psyche in the face of societal change at the turn of the 20th century.
The 5917th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1896
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Illumination
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- One Hundred Best American Novels, 1770 to 1985 (The American Scholar)