The Prayer by Violet Hunt (1942)
The Prayer is a novel by Violet Hunt, published in 1921. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a devout Catholic, but her faith is tested when she falls in love with a man who is not of her faith. Mary must decide whether to follow her heart or her faith, and in doing so, she discovers the power of prayer. Along the way, she learns to trust in God and to accept the love of those around her. The novel is a powerful exploration of faith, love, and the power of prayer.
By Violet Hunt · First published 1942 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 4 chapters · 9,893 words
First lines
'It is but giving over of a game. That must be lost.'--PHILASTER
'Come, Mrs Arne--come, my dear, you must not give way like this! You can't stand it--you really can't! Let Miss Kate take you away--now do!' urged the nurse, with her most motherly of intonations.
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The Prayer is listed on Textopian as a novel by Violet Hunt, dated 1942 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Violet Hunt
- Date: 1942 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 9,893 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 386 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The title of the book, 'The Prayer', suggests that the book will explore religious themes and ideas.
- Romance — Violet Hunt is a well-known author of romance novels, so it is likely that this book will contain romantic elements.
- Historical Fiction — Violet Hunt is known for writing historical fiction, so it is likely that this book will contain elements of historical fiction.
Tags
spirituality · prayer · faith · religion · self-discovery · inner peace · meditation · contemplation · personal growth · emotional healing · philosophy · existentialism
Contents
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4