Mrs. Humphry Ward: Her Work and Influence (Classic Reprint)

J. Stuart Walters

ISBN 10: 1331537533 / ISBN 13: 9781331537533

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the religious, political, and social movements that shaped England during the late 19th century. It does so by analyzing the life and work of Mary Augusta Ward, an author whose writing was deeply influenced by a period of intense religious and intellectual revival. The author's ideas on religion, social life, politics, education, women, and similar topics are explored through an examination of her literary and social work. The book concludes by highlighting the significance of Ward's insights on the ethical and social issues of her time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331537533_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mrs. Humphry Ward: Her Work and Influence (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331537533
• ISBN 13: 9781331537533
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Discover the impact of a reformer's voice on a changing era

This biography paints a vivid picture of Mrs. Humphry Ward and the social transformations she helped shape through her work and collaborations. It explores her role in promoting libraries, settlements, and humanitarian ideas that bridged religion, ethics, and public life.

The book places her in the broader context of 19th and early 20th-century reform, showing how literature, philosophy, and grassroots action intersected to push for a more humane society. It highlights key partnerships, such as her collaboration with Passmore Edwards, and describes the practical venues—libraries, clubs, and community programs—that carried these ideals forward.
What you’ll experience

• Glimpses of Ward’s influence on social reform and public learning.
• Behind-the-scenes look at how libraries and settlements became engines of change.
• Profiles of the people and ideas that shaped her approach to ethics and public life.
• An accessible account of how culture, religion, and politics interplayed during a era of shifting beliefs.

Ideal for readers of social history, cultural biography, and the study of reform movements in Britain. It offers a clear arc of how one writer’s vision contributed to a broader push for knowledge, accessibility, and community improvement.