Seeing Darkly (1911)

By John Sparhawk Jones and J. Sparhawk Jones

Book Overview

Seeing Darkly is a novel written by John Sparhawk Jones and published in 1911. The story revolves around a young woman named Ruth who is blind from birth. Despite her disability, Ruth is a bright and intelligent person who is determined to live a fulfilling life. She is well-educated and has a keen interest in literature and philosophy.Ruth's life takes a new turn when she meets a young man named Allan who is also blind. Allan is an artist and teaches Ruth how to ""see"" the world through his eyes. Together, they explore the beauty of nature and the wonders of the human experience. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Allan is engaged to another woman.As Ruth and Allan's friendship deepens, they both struggle with their feelings for each other and the challenges of living with blindness. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the human experience, as well as the unique challenges faced by those who are visually impaired.Overall, Seeing Darkly is a moving and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the world. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult obstacles.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: 1120701929
• ISBN13: 9781120701923
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"