In God's Garden: Saint Faith
Saint Faith is a novel that tells the story of a young woman named Faith who lives in a small village in England during World War II. The book follows Faith's journey as she navigates her relationships with the people around her, including her mother, her lover, and her friends, while also grappling with the challenges of war. Through Faith's experiences, Steedman explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity.
By Amy Steedman · First published 1920 · Genre: Christian Literature, Biography, Historical · 1,620 words
First lines
Among the many martyrs who long ago gave up their lives, rather than deny their Master, we love to remember one little maid -- a child-martyr and saint. We do not know a great deal about her, for she lived so very long ago, but what we know makes us love and honour her, and speak her name with reverence.
Faith was the name of this little maiden, and her home was in France, in the pleasant country of Aquitaine. Her parents were rich and noble, and she was brought up carefully, and taught to be courteous and gentle to every one. But she did not need much teaching, for her nature was sweet and pure, and her face was fair, with the beauty that shines from within.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Amy Steedman
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Christian Literature, Biography, Historical
- Length: 1,620 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Christian Literature — This book presents a story about Saint Faith, a subject which engages directly with Christian teachings and traditions. The inclusion of 'God's Garden' in the title further emphasizes the religious tone of the work.
- Biography — The book is centered on the life and experiences of Saint Faith, therefore qualifying as a biographical work, albeit likely with elements of hagiography due to the sainthood of the subject.
- Historical — Given that Saint Faith lived in the 3rd century, the book’s backdrop is historical. The events and descriptions are likely set in historical context relevant to that period of time.
Tags
faith · saint · Christianity · religion · spirituality · morality · virtue · inspiration · historical fiction · children's literature · devotion · sacrifice