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Catharine Furze

By William Hale White
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The narrative opens in a provincial market town in 1840 and paints an observant portrait of its streets, church, inns, trades, and seasonal rituals. It concentrates on the Furze household and their Saturday gatherings, where merchants, farmers, and townsfolk converse, revealing local hierarchies, rivalries, and everyday talk. Through detailed scenes and social interaction the book examines provincial manners, family ties, economic life, and the tensions between tradition and the gradual changes brought by commerce and modern ideas.

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William Hale White

William Hale White, known by his pen name Mark Rutherford, was an English author and thinker active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works often explore themes of personal and spiritual development, reflecting his own experiences and philosophical inquiries. Notable for his semi-autobiographical novels, such as "Mark Rutherford's Deliverance" and "Catharine Furze," White's writing is characterized by its introspective style and deep psychological insight. He also contributed essays and autobiographical pieces, including "The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, Edited by his friend Reuben Shapcott," which further illuminate his thoughts on faith and existence. White's literary legacy continues to resonate with readers interested in the complexities of human experience.

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