The Perpetual Curate Victorian novel church life clergyman
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
12.09.2025
Verlag
BoD – Books on Demand – FrankreichSeitenzahl
684
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14,8/4,7 cm
Gewicht
976 g
Auflage
1. Auflage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-2-322-53538-5
Frank's position as perpetual curate a role without the security of a living or a parish of his own places him at the center of both admiration and suspicion in the tight-knit community. His relationships with the townspeople, particularly with the elderly Miss Leonora and the spirited Geraldine, reveal the complexities of small-town life and the expectations placed upon those in religious office. Meanwhile, Frank's family, including his aunt and brother, exert their own pressures, forcing him to navigate conflicting loyalties and personal ambitions.
The novel explores themes of religious conflict and social criticism, as Frank confronts the hypocrisy and narrow-mindedness that sometimes pervade church life. Oliphant's keen observations and subtle wit bring to life the contradictions of Victorian society, where piety and prejudice often coexist. The Perpetual Curate is also a story of romance and inheritance, as Frank's future hinges not only on his moral choices but also on the shifting fortunes of those around him.
Readers of Victorian novels will appreciate Oliphant's rich characterizations and her insightful commentary on the intersection of faith, duty, and personal happiness. The Perpetual Curate stands as a compelling exploration of the responsibilities and sacrifices demanded by church life, and the enduring struggle to reconcile individual conscience with community expectations.
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