Salem Chapel, v. 1/2 by Mrs. Oliphant

"Salem Chapel" by Mrs. Oliphant is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book is set in the town of Carlingford and revolves around the newly appointed pastor, Arthur Vincent, as he navigates the challenges and nuances of his community. The story explores themes of class, ambition, and the tensions between different religious practices, with Vincent at the center as he grapples with his ideals and the realities of his environment. At the start of the novel, Salem Chapel, the only Dissenting place of worship in Carlingford, is depicted through a vivid description of its modest structure and the surrounding neighborhood. The congregation is comprised mostly of humble tradespeople, and as the old minister, Mr. Tufton, prepares to resign due to declining health, the story sets the stage for the arrival of the youthful and hopeful Reverend Arthur Vincent. With aspirations to transform the chapel and invigorate its community, Vincent's early encounters provide glimpses of the social dynamics at play, particularly as he faces the realities of his new position and its limitations, leading to a palpable tension between his ambitions and the expectations placed upon him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Title Salem Chapel, v. 1/2
Series Title Chronicles of Carlingford
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Clergy -- England -- Fiction
Subject Religious fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 42013
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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