The Trials of a Country Parson by Augustus Jessopp

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Author Jessopp, Augustus, 1823-1914
Title The Trials of a Country Parson
Note Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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.
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Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 58451
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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