John Ingelsant V1: A Romance (1902)

By Joseph Henry Shorthouse

Book Overview

John Ingelsant V1: A Romance is a novel written by Joseph Henry Shorthouse and published in 1902. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the story of John Ingelsant, a young man who is sent to a Jesuit college in France to be educated. While there, he becomes disillusioned with the Jesuit order and begins to question his faith. He eventually leaves the college and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, traveling throughout Europe and encountering various spiritual and philosophical beliefs. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Elena, but their relationship is complicated by their differing beliefs and backgrounds. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and personal growth, and is known for its lyrical prose and philosophical depth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166600416
• ISBN13: 9781166600419
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"