Robert Elsmere V1 (1888)

Robert Elsmere is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward and published in 1888. The novel tells the story of a young Anglican priest named Robert Elsmere, who begins to question his faith and the teachings of the Church. As he becomes more and more convinced that the traditional doctrines of Christianity are no longer relevant, he begins to explore alternative beliefs and philosophies. This leads him into conflict with his congregation and his wife, who are deeply committed to the traditional teachings of the Church. Despite the challenges he faces, Robert continues to search for truth and meaning in his life, ultimately finding a new faith that combines elements of Christianity and other religious traditions. The novel is a powerful exploration of faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. It remains a classic of Victorian literature and a landmark work in the history of religious fiction.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.