The Nun Ensign

By James Fitzmaurice-Kelly

A finely observed moral portrait from the Victorian era. Conscience sits at the centre. James Fitzmaurice-Kelly's The Nun Ensign is a compact literary novella, its spare, measured prose focused on moral inquiry rather than spectacle. The virtue of this nineteenth century fiction is its steady attention to religious conflict and moral dilemmas in fiction; it reads as a quietly compelling religious conflict story, careful, precise, and quietly unsettling. Readers familiar with British literary classics recognise the temper of its concerns; literature students and teachers using it as a resource gain from a lean, teachable text that rewards close reading. The work's restraint makes it inviting for historical fiction readers, its atmosphere evoking a Victorian England setting without theatricality. Though modest in length, the book carries significance beyond its scale. As part of Fitzmaurice-Kelly's works, it reflects contemporary debates about faith, duty and conscience; its observational clarity offers useful context for scholars of nineteenth century sensibilities and for anyone assembling a classic book collection. Readers interested in the period's cultural history find the novella's concerns illuminating, and its brevity makes it well suited to classroom use or focused seminar discussion. The prose's economy rewards repeated attention; moral questions are stated without polemic, encouraging reflection rather than spectacle. Its tone and compact design make it particularly useful as a starter text for survey courses in nineteenth century fiction and for work on Victorian era themes. Accessible for casual reading yet rich in implication, it suits first-time readers and collectors of classic english literature alike. Intimate in scope but broad in consequence, The Nun Ensign endures as a study in restraint - a literary novella that rewards rereading and discussion. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935421732X
• ISBN13: 9789354217326
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"