Crying for the Light, Volume 3

This work is a collection of essays that explore the intersection of spirituality and social justice. It critiques societal norms and institutions, advocating for reform and greater equality. The author draws on various philosophical and literary traditions to support their arguments.

By James Ewing Ritchie · First published 1865 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama · 12 chapters · 51,326 words

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"This is the condition of humanity; we are placed as it were in an intellectual twilight where we discover but few things clearly, and yet we see enough to tempt us with the hope of making better and more discoveries. " BOLINGBROKE.

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• Work type: Essay
• Author: James Ewing Ritchie
• Date: 1865 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama, Literary Fiction
• Length: 51,326 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 768 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, with events and characters that reflect the time period it portrays.
• Social Commentary — The narrative provides insights and critiques on societal norms and issues of the time.
• Drama — The plot involves intense character development and emotional themes.
• Literary Fiction — The writing style is sophisticated, focusing on thematic depth and character exploration.

Tags

Philosophical · Poetic · Romanticism · Literary · Criticism · 19th Century · British Literature · Essays · Meditations · Spirituality · Existentialism · Human Condition

Contents

• At the Cattle-Show
• The Funeral
• The Honeymoon
• A Revelation
• The Italian Countess
• In Brussels
• A Countryman in Town
• The Colonel
• Rose Retires from the Stage
• Chiefly about the Land
• Consultation
• The Final Resolve

More by James Ewing Ritchie

• Freehold Land Societies: Their History, Present Position, and Claims (1853)
• East Anglia (1864)
• Here and there in London (1864)
• Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar (1846)
• The New Sunday Liquor Law Vindicated (1869)
• Bessbrook and its Linen Mills (1865)
• Imperialism in South Africa (1882)
• The Cruise of the Elena (1869)
• All works by James Ewing Ritchie