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100 1 _aBuchanan, Robert Williams,
_d1841-1901
245 1 4 _aThe New Abelard: A Romance, Volume 1 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-06
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The New Abelard: A Romance, Volume 1" by Robert Williams Buchanan is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of love, faith, and intellectual struggle, focusing primarily on the character of Ambrose Bradley, a clergyman grappling with his skepticism and the pressures of his role in the church. As he faces challenges from his congregation regarding his beliefs, the story hints at a romantic relationship with Alma Craik, entwined in the backdrop of existential questions regarding spirituality and morality. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the atmospheric setting of Mossleigh Abbey, where the restless spirits of nature seem to echo the tumultuous emotions of the characters. Ambrose Bradley and Alma Craik share intimate moments, revealing their deep connection as they discuss abstract notions of faith and doubt. However, as Bradley faces accusations of heresy from his parishioners, his internal conflict intensifies. The opening portion sets the stage for the unfolding drama as it invites readers to contemplate the intertwining of love and conviction in the lives of its characters, particularly against the backdrop of Bradley's tumultuous past involving his estranged wife, Mary Goodwin, whose unexpected return threatens to precipitate his moral downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aClergy -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aReligious fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54855
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