The Puritans by Arlo Bates

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Author Bates, Arlo, 1850-1918
Title The Puritans
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred, ckirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Puritans" by Arlo Bates is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex legacy of Puritanism in shaping the ethical and spiritual lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the tensions between tradition and modernity within the context of Boston society. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mrs. Herman and her cousin Philip Ashe, who represent different responses to their Puritan heritage. As they converse about Puritanism, Philip's ascetic beliefs conflict with Mrs. Herman's more liberated view, setting the stage for a broader exploration of personal and social morality. As Philip navigates a world disrupted by a recent fire at his Clergy House, he finds himself drawn into the experiences and influences of Boston’s ethical culture, marked by a Persian seer’s lecture that challenges his rigid views on spirituality and sin. The opening establishes a foundation for the conflicts and character dynamics that will unfold throughout the story, hinting at themes of temptation, morality, and the clash of ancient creeds with contemporary ideologies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8522
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 19, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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