The Higher Court by Mary Stewart Daggett
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| Author | Daggett, Mary Stewart, 1856-1922 |
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| Title | The Higher Court |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Higher Court" by Mary Stewart Daggett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the inner turmoil of Father Barry, a young priest struggling with his faith and ambitions after receiving an unjust suspension from his bishop. As he grapples with feelings of failure and longing for a life unbound by the Church, he reflects on his relationships, particularly with Isabel Doan, a woman who represents both inspiration and unfulfilled love in his life. The opening of the novel begins with Father Barry's deep distress after a confrontational meeting with his bishop, which leads to his suspension from the priesthood. Wandering lost through a blizzard, he reflects on his thwarted dreams of building a grand cathedral, his past aspirations, and the woman he loves—Isabel. As the narrative unfolds, readers witness Barry's struggle with his identity and desire for personal fulfillment, juxtaposed against his duties as a priest. His emotional conflict sets the stage for further development, as he contemplates returning to Isabel, who remains a pivotal figure in his life amidst his crisis of faith and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Subject | Religious fiction |
| Subject | Catholic ex-priests -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36509 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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