02505cam a22003613u 4500 48443 UtSlPG 20260610134120.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart, 1844-1911 A Singular Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-09 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Singular Life" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around themes of morality, theology, and the struggles faced by young men studying for the ministry, particularly focusing on the character Emanuel Bayard, who is torn between his personal beliefs and societal expectations. The opening chapters set the stage for a deep exploration of these characters as they engage in discussions about heredity, philosophy, and the complexities of faith. At the start of the story, we meet a group of theological students at a dinner discussing the implications of heredity as they navigate their academic and personal lives. Among them is Bayard, who appears introspective and sensitive but is grappling with his self-identity and future. The narrative transitions between interactions among the students and glimpses into Bayard’s thoughts about his path, revealing a blend of ambition, theological skepticism, and personal conflict. As the story progresses, we are introduced to female characters like Helen Carruth, adding layers of romantic tension and complexity to the unfolding narrative, setting up for the larger themes of love, sacrifice, and social barriers that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Fiction Love stories New England -- Fiction Clergy -- Fiction Temperance -- Fiction Missions -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48443 89282 89282