Project Gutenberg 2011-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 171 Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing) 1820 1898 Ritchie, James Ewing Crayon, Christopher Crying for the Light; Or, Fifty Years Ago. Vol. 2 [of 3] Transcribed from the 1895 Jarrold and Sons edition by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly allowing their copy to be used for this transcription "Crying for the Light; Or, Fifty Years Ago. Vol. 2 [of 3]" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into societal and religious struggles, exploring the complex character of Rose, a young actress grappling with her faith and the moral dilemmas posed by the churches of her time. Through her journey, the book likely addresses themes of redemption, spirituality, and the critique of institutionalized religion. At the start of the narrative, the focus shifts to Rose's inner turmoil as she feels a deep longing for spiritual truth amidst the constraints of society and the performances of her profession. Ritchie presents her as a character in search of divine connection, reflecting on her experiences with various churches that often reject her due to her career as an actress. As she navigates the divide between her art and the expectations of faith, she encounters a range of religious figures, each representing different attitudes toward spirituality and morality. This opening sets the stage for explorations of societal hypocrisy, the quest for meaning, and the struggles faced by individuals who do not fit the conventional mold, inviting readers to engage with Rose's poignant quest for enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 287272 2025-08-15T05:22:58.545658 text/html 294018 2011-07-21T16:35:16 text/html 198132 2025-08-15T05:23:05.955603 application/epub+zip 198590 2025-08-15T05:23:01.816657 application/epub+zip 176920 2025-08-15T05:23:00.560663 application/epub+zip 412950 2025-08-15T05:23:08.980126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383018 2025-08-15T05:23:05.092615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324720 2022-09-17T03:33:05.002859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257172 2025-08-15T05:22:57.889664 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 256822 2011-07-21T16:34:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18748 2025-08-15T05:23:09.114086 application/rdf+xml 21409 2025-08-15T05:23:01.062675 image/jpeg 4775 2025-08-15T05:23:00.811618 image/jpeg 98017 2011-07-21T16:37:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 104322 2011-07-21T16:37:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 187141 2025-08-15T05:22:58.568643 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