A Singular Life by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
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"A Singular Life" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of morality, theology, and the struggles faced by young men studying for the ministry, particularly focusing on the character Emanuel Bayard, who is torn between his personal beliefs and societal expectations. The opening chapters set the stage for a deep exploration of these characters as they engage in discussions about heredity,
philosophy, and the complexities of faith. At the start of the story, we meet a group of theological students at a dinner discussing the implications of heredity as they navigate their academic and personal lives. Among them is Bayard, who appears introspective and sensitive but is grappling with his self-identity and future. The narrative transitions between interactions among the students and glimpses into Bayard’s thoughts about his path, revealing a blend of ambition, theological skepticism, and personal conflict. As the story progresses, we are introduced to female characters like Helen Carruth, adding layers of romantic tension and complexity to the unfolding narrative, setting up for the larger themes of love, sacrifice, and social barriers that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart, 1844-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Singular Life |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | New England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Temperance -- Fiction |
| Subject | Missions -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48443 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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