The Little Schoolmaster Mark: A Spiritual Romance by J. H. Shorthouse

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Author Shorthouse, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1834-1903
Title The Little Schoolmaster Mark: A Spiritual Romance
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Summary "The Little Schoolmaster Mark: A Spiritual Romance" by J. H. Shorthouse is a novel written in the late 19th century. This literary work delves into themes of innocence, spirituality, and the contrast between the simplicity of rural life and the complexity of courtly existence. The story centers around the titular character, a young schoolmaster named Mark, whose pure heart and earnest approach to life starkly contrast with the frivolity and moral ambiguity of the aristocratic world he enters. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the serene forest village where Mark has been a beloved schoolmaster. His unconventional teaching methods, which emphasize storytelling and moral lessons rather than strict discipline, have endeared him to the local children. However, he is soon swept away from his pastoral life by the Court Chaplain, who sees potential for him to educate the children of a prince. As he experiences the grandeur and superficiality of court life, he grapples with feelings of loss and dislocation, punctuated by profound encounters with those around him—including the disillusioned Princess Isoline and the enchanting Signorina Tina. This early section of the book sets the stage for Mark's internal struggle between the purity of his upbringing and the allure of the sophisticated yet morally ambiguous world of the palace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
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