The Bishop's Son: A Novel (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437140873)

The Bishop's Son is a novel written by Alice Cary and first published in 1867. The story is set in a small town in New England and revolves around the life of a young man named Robert Lennox, the son of a prominent bishop. Robert is a sensitive and intelligent young man who struggles to find his place in the world and reconcile his religious beliefs with his own desires and ambitions.As the novel unfolds, Robert's journey takes him through a series of personal and professional challenges, including a failed romance with a local girl, a crisis of faith, and a struggle to establish himself as a writer. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters, including a wise old minister, a fiery abolitionist, and a group of bohemian artists.Through Robert's experiences, the novel explores themes of identity, faith, love, and the pursuit of artistic expression. It also offers a vivid portrait of life in mid-19th century America, with its complex social and political landscape.Overall, The Bishop's Son is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a rich and nuanced exploration of the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alice Cary
ISBN-10: 1437140874
ISBN-13: 9781437140873
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 424
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d