Told by an idiot by Rose Macaulay
"Told by an Idiot" by Rose Macaulay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a Victorian setting, focusing on the Garden family, particularly around the figure of Mr. Aubrey Garden, an Anglican clergyman who frequently experiences crises of faith. The characters include his six children and their mother, each with their distinct personalities and perspectives on faith, politics, and social issues. The book captures the family’s
struggles with changes in belief systems and the implications of their father's shifting religious convictions. At the start of the novel, the eldest child, Victoria, expresses frustration over her father's recurring loss of faith, leading the family to consider joining the Ethical Society. The narrative introduces her siblings, including the rationalist Maurice and the idealistic Stanley, who embody the tensions of their time—balancing personal beliefs against societal expectations. The discussions among the family members reveal their differing worldviews, highlighting the interplay between modernity, tradition, and the quest for meaning. This opening portion sets the stage for a social commentary that explores themes of faith, identity, and familial dynamics in the face of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Macaulay, Rose, 1881-1958 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 24002894 |
| Title | Told by an idiot |
| Original Publication | New York: Boni and Liveright, 1923. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Laura Natal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75677 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1525 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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