Robert Elsmere V1 (1888)

Robert Elsmere is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward and published in 1888. The book tells the story of Robert Elsmere, a young and ambitious clergyman who becomes increasingly disillusioned with the traditional Christian doctrines and dogmas of his Church. As Elsmere begins to question his faith, he becomes drawn to the teachings of a liberal theologian named Mr. Grey, who challenges his beliefs and encourages him to think for himself.As Elsmere's doubts grow, he finds himself at odds with his congregation and his superiors in the Church. He struggles to reconcile his desire to serve God with his growing skepticism, and ultimately decides to leave the Church and dedicate his life to social reform and philanthropy.The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, and intellectual freedom, and is considered a landmark work in Victorian literature. It was widely praised for its sympathetic portrayal of a young man struggling to reconcile his beliefs with the changing world around him, and for its nuanced treatment of religious issues.Mrs. Humphry Ward was a prominent British novelist and social reformer, and Robert Elsmere was one of her most popular and influential works. The novel was widely read and discussed in its time, and helped to shape the intellectual and cultural landscape of late 19th century Britain.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.