The Reverend John Creedy by Grant Allen
The Reverend John Creedy is a novel by Grant Allen that tells the story of a young man who becomes a clergyman in Victorian England. The book explores themes of religion, morality, and social class.
By Grant Allen · First published 1895 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Social Commentary · 3 chapters · 7,850 words
First lines
"On Sunday next, the 14th inst., the Reverend John Creedy, B. A., of Magdalen College, Oxford, will preach in Walton Magna Church, on behalf of the Gold Coast Mission. " Not a very startling announcement that, and yet, simple as it looks, it stirred Ethel Berry's soul to its inmost depths. For Ethel had been brought up by her Aunt Emily to look upon foreign missions as the one thing on earth worth living for and thinking about, and the Reverend John Creedy, B. A., had a missionary history of his own, strange enough even in these strange days of queer juxtapositions between utter savagery and advanced civilization.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Social Commentary, Tragedy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 7,850 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 92 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The narrative focuses on intense emotional conflicts and personal struggles, particularly around identity and societal expectations.
- Romance — Central to the plot is the complex relationship between John Creedy and Ethel, exploring themes of love, race, and societal pressure.
- Social Commentary — The story critiques societal norms and prejudices, especially regarding race and cultural identity.
- Tragedy — The narrative arc leads to a tragic conclusion, with the downfall of the protagonist due to internal and external conflicts.
Tags
religion · fiction · drama · mystery · suspense · character study · 19th century · British literature · social issues · moral dilemmas · faith · hypocrisy