Robert Elsmere by Mrs. Humphry Ward
"Robert Elsmere" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel published in 1888. It follows an Oxford clergyman who encounters German rationalist philosophy and begins questioning Anglican doctrine. Rather than abandoning faith entirely, he pursues a new path emphasizing social work among the poor. This groundbreaking bestseller sparked fierce debate in Victorian England, praised by some as liberating and condemned by others as blasphemous. The novel sold over a million copies and drew
a famous critical review from Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone himself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | Robert Elsmere |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Elsmere |
| Credits | Produced by Andrew Templeton, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8737 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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