Mark Rutherford's Deliverance (1885)

Mark Rutherford's Deliverance is a novel written by William Hale White and first published in 1885. The story follows the life of a man named Mark Rutherford, who is a non-conformist and struggles to find his place in Victorian society. The novel is written in the form of a first-person narrative, with Rutherford recounting his life story and his struggles with faith, politics, and relationships.The novel begins with Rutherford's childhood and his early experiences with religion. He is raised in a strict Calvinist household and struggles with the idea of predestination. As he grows older, he becomes disillusioned with the church and begins to question his faith. He eventually becomes a Unitarian, but still struggles with his beliefs.Rutherford also becomes involved in politics and social reform, joining the Chartist movement and advocating for workers' rights. He falls in love with a woman named Ellen, but their relationship is complicated by their differing beliefs and social status.Throughout the novel, Rutherford grapples with his own identity and his place in society. He struggles with the idea of social conformity and the pressure to conform to Victorian ideals. Ultimately, he finds deliverance in his own sense of self and his acceptance of his non-conformist beliefs.Mark Rutherford's Deliverance is a powerful exploration of faith, politics, and identity in Victorian England. It is a thought-provoking and emotional novel that continues to resonate with readers today.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.