The Autobiography Of Mark Rutherford And Mark Rutherford's Deliverance (1889)

The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford and Mark Rutherford's Deliverance is a two-part novel written by Mark Rutherford (the pen name of William Hale White) and published in 1889. The first part is an autobiographical account of Rutherford's life, tracing his upbringing, education, and spiritual journey. Rutherford describes his struggles with faith and his eventual rejection of traditional Christianity in favor of a more humanistic philosophy.The second part of the novel, Mark Rutherford's Deliverance, is a fictional story that explores similar themes. The protagonist, a young man named Mark, is disillusioned with his life and embarks on a spiritual journey of his own. Along the way, he meets a group of socialists who challenge his beliefs and force him to confront his own prejudices and assumptions.Both parts of the novel are characterized by Rutherford's introspective and philosophical writing style. The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford and Mark Rutherford's Deliverance are considered early examples of modernist literature, exploring themes of individualism, skepticism, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.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.