Mark Rutherford's Deliverance

Mark Rutherford's Deliverance is a novel written by the British author William Hale White under the pseudonym Mark Rutherford. The book was first published in 1885 and is a semi-autobiographical work that tells the story of a young man named Richard Mahony who struggles to find his place in the world.The novel is set in the mid-19th century and is divided into three parts. The first part follows Richard as he grows up in a small English village and begins to question the religious beliefs of his family and community. The second part takes place in London, where Richard becomes involved in socialist politics and falls in love with a young woman named Ellen. The final part of the book sees Richard move to the countryside with Ellen, where he finds peace and contentment in a simple life.Throughout the novel, Mark Rutherford explores themes of religion, politics, and social justice. He also offers a critique of Victorian society, particularly its rigid class structure and narrow-mindedness. The book is notable for its introspective and philosophical tone, as well as its sympathetic portrayal of working-class characters.Mark Rutherford's Deliverance is considered a classic of Victorian literature and has been praised for its honesty, compassion, and insight into the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the period, as well as those who appreciate thoughtful and thought-provoking fiction.I put my hand in my pocket for my pocket-book, but I could not find it. We had now reached a part of our road familiar enough to both of us. Along that very path Ellen and I had walked years ago. Under those very trees, on that very seat had we sat, and she and I were there again. All the old confidences, confessions, tendernesses, rushed upon me.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.