The Pageant of Darkness and Light is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1911. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Ruth who is struggling to find her place in the world. Ruth is torn between her desire to live a traditional life as a wife and mother and her desire to pursue a career in the arts.As she navigates these conflicting desires, Ruth becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who are exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of ...
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The Pageant of Darkness and Light is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1911. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Ruth who is struggling to find her place in the world. Ruth is torn between her desire to live a traditional life as a wife and mother and her desire to pursue a career in the arts.As she navigates these conflicting desires, Ruth becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who are exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of society. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named John who shares her passion for the arts and helps her to find her place in the world.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle to find meaning in a rapidly changing world. It is a beautifully written and thought-provoking book that offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th century art and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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