A Circuit Rider's Wife by Corra Harris
"A Circuit Rider's Wife" by Corra Harris is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is narrated by Mary Elizabeth Eden, who recounts her life as the wife of William Asbury Thompson, a Methodist circuit rider, detailing their experiences and challenges as they travel to remote congregations. The narrative evokes themes of love, faith, and the complexities of life within the context of a religious itinerant lifestyle. The opening
of the novel introduces the narrator as she reflects on her marriage and the life that has unfolded since her choice to marry a preacher, revealing her mixed feelings about the life she has chosen. She recounts her early encounters with William, their swift courtship, and the stark realities of living in a parsonage on the Redwine Circuit. Initial moments of joy soon give way to a realization of her responsibilities and the weight of expectations placed upon a minister's wife. As the narrative unfolds, Mary shares poignant observations about the struggles faced by itinerant preachers and their families, setting the stage for a rich exploration of love, sacrifice, and the sometimes unbearable burdens of faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harris, Corra, 1869-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Circuit Rider's Wife |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Circuit_Rider%27s_Wife |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Spouses of clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Circuit riders -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23607 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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