Sign-In
Cart
The History of David Grieve
Paperback
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781024216196
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The History of David Grieve by Mary Augusta Ward, also known as Mrs. Humphry Ward, is a compelling Victorian novel that delves into the moral and intellectual development of its protagonist. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the narrative follows David's journey as he navigates questions of faith, duty, and social responsibility. Ward's detailed prose and thoughtful exploration of character make this novel a significant contribution to Victorian literature.
First published in 1891, The History of David Grieve showcases Ward's talent for portraying complex characters and engaging with the pressing social and philosophical debates of her time. Readers interested in the nuances of Victorian society and the evolution of moral consciousness will find this novel a rewarding and insightful read.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
3 different editions
Also available
Also from
Ward, Mary Augusta 1851-1920
Amiel's Journal; Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel, tr. With an Introduction and Notes by Mrs. Humphry Ward
Amiel, Henri Frédéric
Ward, Mary Augusta 1851-1920
Hardcover
Amiel's Journal; Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel, tr. With an Introduction and Notes by Mrs. Humphry Ward
Ward, Mary Augusta 1851-1920
Amiel, Henri Frédéric
Paperback
Canadian Born, by Mrs. Humphry Ward. With a Frontispiece by Albert Sterner and two Landscape Illus
Ward, Mary Augusta 1851-1920
Hardcover
Also in
Literary Fiction
Elizabeth Spencer: Novels & Stories (Loa #344): The Voice at the Back Door / The Light in the Piazza / Knights and Dragons / Stories
Spencer, Elizabeth
Hardcover
James Fenimore Cooper: The Leatherstocking Tales Vol. 1 (Loa #26): The Pioneers / The Last of the Mohicans / The Prairie
Cooper, James Fenimore
Hardcover
The Underworld U.S.A. Trilogy, Volume I: American Tabloid, the Cold Six Thousand; Introduction by Thomas Mallon
Ellroy, James
Hardcover
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
Stevenson, Robert Louis
Paperback
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams: Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts
Plath, Sylvia
Paperback
The Patrick Melrose Novels: Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope, and Mother's Milk
St Aubyn, Edward
Paperback