An English Madonna (1884)

An English Madonna is a novel written by James Hinton and published in 1884. The story revolves around a young woman named Lucy who is a devout Christian and lives a simple life. She is described as having a pure and innocent nature, and her beauty is compared to that of a Madonna. Lucy falls in love with a man named Arthur, who is a painter and an atheist. The novel explores the clash between their different beliefs and how they navigate their relationship. The story is set in England in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the social norms and religious attitudes of the time. The novel is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the characters' inner thoughts and emotions. Overall, An English Madonna is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, faith, and the human condition.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.