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The Prodigal Returns is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Staveley, Lilian (?–1928).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Prodigal Returns" by Lilian Staveley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into themes of love, faith, and personal transformation through the lens of its narrator's life experiences and introspections, reflecting on the spiritual journey of an individual yearning for God. The opening of the novel introduces us to the narrator's early memories, beginning with the pangs of separation from loved ones at a tender age. As the narrative unfolds, it sketches a vivid tapestry of childhood experiences marked by beauty, joy, anguish, and a quest for understanding life's mysteries. Through a series of poignant recollections, the narrator grapples with profound themes such as divine protection, the interplay of love and pain, and the formation of a deep, complex relationship with God that evolves over time. The opening thus sets a tone of introspective exploration as the character navigates through grief, wonder, and the search for faith in a challenging world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Prodigal Returns
- Author credits: Staveley, Lilian (?–1928)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Mysticism
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Religion/Spirituality
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