Beyond the Gates by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
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| Author | Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart, 1844-1911 |
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| Title | Beyond the Gates |
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| Summary | "Beyond the Gates" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story intricately weaves themes of life, death, and the space beyond, focusing on a middle-aged woman in Massachusetts who, after suffering from a debilitating illness, finds herself navigating the experiences of the afterlife. Through her journey, the novel explores concepts of faith, love, and the connections we carry with us beyond death, particularly emphasizing her relationship with her father, who appears to guide her. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the main character, a woman reflecting on her life as she recovers from brain fever. She paints a portrait of her past, describing her family dynamics, professional life, and struggles with faith. As she begins to regain consciousness, she notes the presence of her family, particularly her young brother, Tom, during a pivotal moment of realization about her impending death. Gradually, she experiences an encounter with her father, who invites her to transcend her illness and venture into the unknown world beyond life, creating a foundation for her exploration of the afterlife, where she soon discovers profound lessons about existence and the nature of love. Through this framework, the opening encapsulates both her human vulnerabilities and a glimpse of the transformative journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Spiritualism -- Fiction |
| Subject | Future life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54060 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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