Raban: Or, Life-Splinters (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter Chalmers Smith

9780483108424: Raban: Or, Life-Splinters (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483108421 ISBN 13: 9780483108424

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A portrait of a restless, eager mind and a life lived in search of meaning.

In this richly drawn character study, Rabban grows from a bright, questioning youth into a man who tests faith, ideas, and the world around him. The book follows his intellect, humor, and moral courage as he navigates duty, doubt, love, and the pull of both tradition and new horizons. It blends intimate scenes, sharp observations, and quiet moments of reflection to map a life shaped by curiosity, critique, and the cost of pursuing truth.

Follow Rabban’s inner journey as he moves from priestly paths to freer lines of thought.
See how imagination, literature, and social hope shape his choices and friendships.
Witness the balance between ambition, disappointment, and a lasting sense of purpose.
Experience scenes of lectures, meals with books, and the quiet power of a life lived in pursuit of understanding.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction that blends intellectual exploration with human longing, and for those who savor thoughtful portraits of a life lived in the tension between old forms and new ideas.

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