The Rector by Mrs. Oliphant
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"The Rector" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written during the Victorian era, exploring the themes of social duty, personal identity, and the intricacies of community life. The story revolves around the newly appointed Rector of Carlingford, Mr. Morley Proctor, who grapples with the challenges of his position, his social interactions within the respectable yet enclosed society of Carlingford, and his relationships with the parishioners, particularly the Wodehouse sisters. The narrative begins
with the excitement surrounding Mr. Proctor's arrival in Carlingford, but quickly reveals his insecurities and unsuitability for the role of a parish priest. He finds himself navigating the expectations of his parishioners while feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities that accompany his position. As he interacts with figures such as the kind-hearted Lucy Wodehouse and the zealous curate Mr. Wentworth, Mr. Proctor confronts profound questions about his vocation and the expectations of love and community. The climax of his internal struggle occurs when he witnesses a dying parishioner’s distress, highlighting his inadequacies as a clergyman. Ultimately, overwhelmed by the demands of parish life and feeling unfulfilled, Mr. Proctor resigns and returns to his academic life at All-Souls, reflecting on the deeper connections and responsibilities he had overlooked. The novel intricately examines the contrast between intellectual pursuits and the emotional labor of caring for one’s community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Rector |
| Series Title | Chronicles of Carlingford |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29891 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29891-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 304 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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