"The Home Mission" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of moral tales written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the themes of home, family, love, and the various social dynamics that influence personal relationships, particularly focusing on the virtues and challenges faced by women in the domestic sphere. The opening of the book introduces the character of Mrs. Freeland, who, after experiencing the profound grief of losing her child, finds herself in a dreamlike state that offers her a vision of consolation. In this vision, she sees her child in a beautiful, serene setting and ultimately learns that her loss is a part of a greater divine plan. This poignant and emotional beginning sets the tone for the collection, suggesting that the stories will delve into deep emotional themes surrounding motherhood, loss, moral responsibilities, and the hopes of nurturing a kind and loving home. The subsequent chapters promise to explore various aspects of domestic life and relationships, emphasizing the significance of home as a formative space in shaping individual character and societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Home Mission
By T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
"The Home Mission" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of moral tales written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the themes of home, family, love,...
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2003-11-01
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Timothy Shay Arthur — known as T. S. Arthur — was a popular 19th-century American writer. He is famously known for his temperance novel Ten Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There (1854), which helped demonize alcohol in the eyes of the American public.
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