The Anvil (1916)

The Anvil is a novel written by Laurence Binyon and published in 1916. The story revolves around the character of Martin, a blacksmith who lives in a small village in England. Martin is a skilled craftsman who takes great pride in his work. He is also deeply religious and has a strong sense of morality.The novel explores Martin's relationships with the people in his village, including his wife, his children, and his fellow villagers. It also delves into his struggles with his faith and his sense of duty to his community.As the story progresses, Martin becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world around him. He sees the injustices and inequalities that exist in society and feels powerless to do anything about them. He also becomes increasingly conflicted about his religious beliefs, questioning whether his faith is enough to sustain him in the face of such challenges.Despite these struggles, Martin remains committed to his work as a blacksmith. He sees his craft as a way of bringing order and beauty to the world, and he takes great pride in his ability to create something from nothing.The Anvil is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, morality, and social justice. It is a timeless work 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.