The Fire-Eater (1823)

The Fire-Eater is a novel written by James Wilson and originally published in 1823. The story is set in Scotland during the 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Robert Wringhim. Robert is raised in a strict Calvinist household and becomes obsessed with the idea of predestination, believing that he is one of the chosen few who will be saved from damnation.As Robert grows older, he becomes increasingly fanatical in his beliefs and begins to see himself as a kind of avenging angel, punishing those he deems to be sinners. He becomes involved with a mysterious figure known as Gil-Martin, who encourages him in his beliefs and convinces him to commit a series of violent acts.The novel explores themes of religious fanaticism, guilt, and the nature of evil. It is considered a classic of Scottish literature and has been praised for its psychological depth and complex characters. The Fire-Eater is a gripping and thought-provoking read that offers a fascinating insight into the religious and social attitudes of 18th century Scotland.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.