The Trials of a Country Parson by Augustus Jessopp
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"The Trials of a Country Parson" by Augustus Jessopp is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the experiences and reflections of a country clergyman navigating the complexities of rural life and his interactions with the local community. Jessopp explores themes of social duty, personal trials, and the broader societal changes affecting country life, emphasizing the resilience and virtues of the people he serves. At the
start of the text, the author presents a preface detailing the misconceptions surrounding the role and experiences of country parsons. He reflects on his difficult initial experiences in a new parish, acknowledging the deterioration in the community's character over time. Despite this, he expresses a growing affection for his parishioners and emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships beyond mere religious duties. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the parson's trials, merging personal anecdotes with broader social critiques as Jessopp addresses the challenges and responsibilities faced by clergy in rural England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jessopp, Augustus, 1823-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Trials of a Country Parson |
| Contents | Preface -- The trials of a country parson -- The churches and villages -- Quis custodiet -- Cathedral space for neglected records -- Snowed up in Arcady -- Why I wish to visit America. |
| Credits |
Produced by D A Alexander, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Church of England -- Clergy -- Biography |
| Subject | Jessopp, Augustus, 1823-1914 |
| Subject | Rural churches -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58451 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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