Project Gutenberg 2009-02-17 Public domain in the USA. 99 Kingsley, Florence Morse 1859 1937 The Transfiguration of Miss Philura Produced by Annie McGuire "The Transfiguration of Miss Philura" by Florence Morse Kingsley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the themes of personal transformation and the power of belief, showcasing the journey of Miss Philura Rice, an unnoticed and underappreciated woman who dares to seek beauty and love in her life. The story follows Miss Philura, who, inspired by a spiritual lecture, begins to embrace the idea that she can reshape her reality through her desires and faith in the "Encircling Good." Initially living a life of resignation and simplicity, she undergoes a transformation after seeking new clothing and an altogether more vibrant existence. Raising eyebrows in her conservative community, her newfound confidence attracts attention, including that of the local minister, Silas Pettibone, whose mere presence further ignites Miss Philura's hopes. As her character grows, she navigates societal expectations and personal longings, ultimately leading to a romantic engagement that symbolizes her remarkable change. The novel weaves together themes of faith, self-worth, and the pursuit of happiness, encouraging readers to believe in the possibility of positive transformation against all odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories Single women -- Fiction Prayer -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature 66886 2025-07-11T12:41:23.803542 text/html 64836 2021-01-04T18:44:10 text/html 147020 2025-07-11T12:41:29.226524 application/epub+zip 144447 2025-07-11T12:41:26.846508 application/epub+zip 89129 2025-07-11T12:41:25.744515 application/epub+zip 282853 2025-07-11T12:41:30.898518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270361 2025-07-11T12:41:28.539541 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203629 2022-09-13T06:59:06.679115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 55378 2025-07-11T12:41:23.534540 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55299 2021-01-04T18:44:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55288 2021-01-04T18:44:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21402 2025-07-11T12:41:31.017498 application/rdf+xml 16138 2025-07-11T12:41:26.231557 image/jpeg 3774 2025-07-11T12:41:25.984537 image/jpeg 22195 2021-01-04T18:44:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 59549 2021-01-04T18:44:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 22171 2021-01-04T18:44:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 142282 2025-07-11T12:41:23.812536 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia