| Author |
Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
| Title |
The Little Pilgrim: Further Experiences.
Stories of the Seen and the Unseen.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stan Goodman, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Little Pilgrim: Further Experiences" by Mrs. Oliphant is a spiritual fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows a character known as the Little Pilgrim, who has recently arrived in a heavenly realm devoid of trouble and sorrow. As she revels in her new life, her heart remains heavy with compassion for those still enduring pain on Earth, leading her to question the nature of suffering and the divine will. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Little Pilgrim as she grapples with her newfound understanding of joy in the afterlife juxtaposed with the anguish of those left behind. Guided by a sage, she undertakes a journey back to Earth, witnessing the pain of a family mourning a dying child, which deepens her own sorrow and desire to help. Through her experiences, she learns about the mysteries of divine love and the importance of allowing others to face their choices without interference from above. The poignant exploration of grief, empathy, and the complexity of divine providence sets a profound tone for the themes of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Death -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10051 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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