John Inglesant: A Romance (1880)

By Joseph Henry Shorthouse

Book Overview

John Inglesant: A Romance is a novel written by Joseph H. Shorthouse and published in 1880. The story is set in 17th century England and follows the life of John Inglesant, an Englishman who becomes a member of a secret society called the Rosicrucians. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which explores different aspects of Inglesant's life and spiritual journey.In the first part, Inglesant is a young man who is sent to France to study at a Jesuit seminary. While there, he becomes disillusioned with the Catholic Church and begins to question his faith. He returns to England and becomes involved in the political and religious conflicts of the time.In the second part, Inglesant becomes a member of the Rosicrucians, a mystical society that seeks to unite science and religion. He travels to Italy and becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Pope.In the third part, Inglesant returns to England and becomes involved in the English Civil War. He meets and falls in love with a woman named Rose, but their relationship is complicated by their different religious beliefs.Throughout the novel, Inglesant grapples with questions of faith, love, and duty. The novel is known for its complex and philosophical themes, as well as its historical accuracy and vivid descriptions of 17th century England and Italy.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: 1164106759
• ISBN13: 9781164106753
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"