Robert Elsmere

Robert Elsmere: And The Battle Of Belief (1888) is a novel written by William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent British politician and statesman of the 19th century. The novel tells the story of Robert Elsmere, a young clergyman who struggles with his faith and his commitment to the Church of England. As he becomes more and more disillusioned with the traditional teachings of the Church, he embarks on a spiritual journey that leads him to explore new ideas and beliefs, including the teachings of German biblical scholars and the writings of John Stuart Mill. The novel is set in the late 19th century, a time of great intellectual and religious ferment in England, and it explores many of the key issues and debates of the day, including the relationship between science and religion, the role of women in society, and the nature of faith and doubt. Gladstone was himself a deeply religious man, and the novel reflects his own struggles with faith and his belief in the importance of spiritual and moral values in society. At the same time, the novel is also a work of fiction, and Gladstone uses the character of Robert Elsmere to explore a wide range of ideas and perspectives, both religious and secular. Overall, Robert Elsmere: And The Battle Of Belief is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique insight into the intellectual and spiritual debates of the late 19th century, and that continues to be read and studied today as a classic of English literature.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.