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Guiney, Louise Imogen
1861
1920
Guiney, L.I.
Guiney, L. I.
Durden, James
1878
1964
Smart, John
Blessed Edmund Campion
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"Blessed Edmund Campion" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book depicts the life of Edmund Campion, a prominent Jesuit and martyr during the tumultuous religious landscape of sixteenth-century England. It chronicles his journey from his early Catholic upbringing through his intellectual pursuits, challenges of faith, and ultimately his commitment to the Catholic Church amid persecution. The opening of this work introduces readers to Campion's youth in London and Oxford during the mid-1500s. It highlights the influences that shaped his early life, including his Catholic upbringing and academic achievements, which earned him a respected position at Oxford. However, as the Protestant Reformation surged under Queen Elizabeth I, Campion grappled with his faith amidst increasing turmoil and societal pressures, foreshadowing the significant inner conflict that would drive his eventual decision to dedicate himself fully to the Catholic cause. This part of the narrative sets the stage for Campion's deepening spiritual journey and the looming challenges he would face as he chose fidelity to his beliefs over personal safety and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Campion, Edmund, Saint, 1540-1581
Jesuits -- England
Christian martyrs -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - British
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: History - Religious
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