Project Gutenberg 2011-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 63 Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing) 1820 1898 Ritchie, James Ewing Crayon, Christopher Crying for the Light; Or, Fifty Years Ago. Vol. 2 [of 3] Transcribed from the 1895 Jarrold and Sons edition by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly allowing their copy to be used for this transcription "Crying for the Light; Or, Fifty Years Ago. Vol. 2 [of 3]" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into societal and religious struggles, exploring the complex character of Rose, a young actress grappling with her faith and the moral dilemmas posed by the churches of her time. Through her journey, the book likely addresses themes of redemption, spirituality, and the critique of institutionalized religion. At the start of the narrative, the focus shifts to Rose's inner turmoil as she feels a deep longing for spiritual truth amidst the constraints of society and the performances of her profession. Ritchie presents her as a character in search of divine connection, reflecting on her experiences with various churches that often reject her due to her career as an actress. As she navigates the divide between her art and the expectations of faith, she encounters a range of religious figures, each representing different attitudes toward spirituality and morality. This opening sets the stage for explorations of societal hypocrisy, the quest for meaning, and the struggles faced by individuals who do not fit the conventional mold, inviting readers to engage with Rose's poignant quest for enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 287141 286925 2024-09-15T13:21:56.624839 2023-09-16T06:52:01.931151 text/html text/html 294018 2011-07-21T16:35:16 text/html 104322 2011-07-21T16:37:11 text/html application/zip 173628 2024-09-15T13:22:02.769814 application/epub+zip 174339 2024-09-15T13:21:58.361814 application/epub+zip 174339 2024-09-15T13:21:57.336872 application/epub+zip 354694 2024-09-15T13:22:06.049783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324768 2024-09-15T13:22:01.987798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324720 2022-09-17T03:33:05.002859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257172 2024-09-15T13:21:55.832821 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 256822 2011-07-21T16:34:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 98017 2011-07-21T16:37:11 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17927 2024-09-15T13:22:06.185768 application/rdf+xml 21450 2024-09-15T13:21:57.697847 image/jpeg 4790 2024-09-15T13:21:57.511837 image/jpeg 164479 2024-09-15T13:21:56.650832 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia