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050 4 _aBV
100 1 _aChurch, J.
_q(John)
245 1 4 _aThe Foundling; or, The Child of Providence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-06
508 _aTranscribed from the 1823 R. Weston edition by David Price
520 _a"The Foundling; or, The Child of Providence" by J. Church is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is likely autobiographical, focusing on the life of the protagonist, who reflects on his experiences and challenges as an orphan upbringing at the Foundling Hospital in London. The narrative theme revolves around themes of abandonment, the search for identity, and the workings of divine providence amid hardships. The opening of the narrative features a dialogue between two characters, Investigator and Friendly, setting a somber and reflective tone. Through their conversation, we learn about Friendly's tumultuous past and the many scandals surrounding his character and preaching. The protagonist, known as J. C., shares his profound sense of loss regarding his unknown parents and recalls the emotional struggles he faced as a foundling. He expresses gratitude toward the Foundling Hospital, recounts his youthful dreams and aspirations, and hints at his tumultuous journey towards finding acceptance and purpose, while also preparing the reader for his unfolding life story filled with trials and mercies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClergy -- England -- Biography
653 _aChurch, J. (John), approximately 1780-approximately 1825
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58039
999 _c98867
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