The Case of Richard Meynell by Mrs. Humphry Ward
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| Author | Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920 |
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| Title | The Case of Richard Meynell |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Case of Richard Meynell" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story explores themes of faith, duty, and the intersection of personal beliefs with societal expectations, focusing particularly on the role of the Anglican Church in English rural life. The main character, Richard Meynell, is a rector who faces conflicts arising from his innovative approach to ministry during a time of significant religious and societal change. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Richard Meynell as he interacts with various villagers and deals with the repercussions of his unorthodox ideas on faith and community. The opening portion presents the rector’s life in Upcote Minor, detailing his relationships with parishioners, conversations with a young curate named Stephen Barron, and the tension surrounding his sermons, which challenge traditional church doctrine. We also see Meynell's compassionate involvement with those in his community, such as administering to a dying miner, as he grapples with the expectations of both his bishop and the parishioners who hold diverse views on faith. His determination to maintain a meaningful connection with his congregation amidst these challenges sets the stage for a broader narrative on conviction and societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Clergy -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9614 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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