02421cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500610016226400510022330000470027433600260032133700260034733800360037350000310040950801950044052013190063553400450195465300600199985600430205999900170210236809UtSlPG20260610133835.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aRitchie, J. Ewingq(James Ewing),d1820-189810aCrying for the Light; Or, Fifty Years Ago. Vol. 2 [of 3] 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-21  aTranscribed 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  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36809  c77649d77649