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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aPhelps, Elizabeth Stuart,
_d1844-1911
245 1 2 _aA Singular Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-09
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aNew England -- Fiction
653 _aClergy -- Fiction
653 _aTemperance -- Fiction
653 _aMissions -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48443
999 _c89282
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