The Blind Man's Child (1873)

The Blind Man's Child is a novel written by Maria Louisa Charlesworth and published in 1873. The story follows the life of a blind man named John Ford, who lives with his wife and son in a small village in England. John's son, also named John, is born with sight but is forced to navigate life with a father who cannot see.As John grows older, he becomes increasingly frustrated with his father's limitations and begins to resent him. However, when John's mother dies, he is forced to take on more responsibility and care for his father. Through this process, John learns to appreciate his father's unique perspective on life and the challenges he faces.The novel explores themes of family, disability, and the importance of empathy and understanding. It also offers a glimpse into life in rural England during the 19th century, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and daily life of the characters.Overall, The Blind Man's Child is a touching and thought-provoking novel that offers a powerful message about the value of compassion and the importance of seeing beyond one's own perspective.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.