The Foundling; or, The Child of Providence by J. Church
"The Foundling; or, The Child of Providence" by J. Church is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is likely autobiographical, focusing on the life of the protagonist, who reflects on his experiences and challenges as an orphan upbringing at the Foundling Hospital in London. The narrative theme revolves around themes of abandonment, the search for identity, and the workings of divine providence amid hardships. The opening of thenarrative features a dialogue between two characters, Investigator and Friendly, setting a somber and reflective tone. Through their conversation, we learn about Friendly's tumultuous past and the many scandals surrounding his character and preaching. The protagonist, known as J. C., shares his profound sense of loss regarding his unknown parents and recalls the emotional struggles he faced as a foundling. He expresses gratitude toward the Foundling Hospital, recounts his youthful dreams and aspirations, and hints at his tumultuous journey towards finding acceptance and purpose, while also preparing the reader for his unfolding life story filled with trials and mercies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Church, J. (John), 1780?-1825? |
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| Title | The Foundling; or, The Child of Providence |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1823 R. Weston edition by David Price |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Clergy -- England -- Biography |
| Subject | Church, J. (John), approximately 1780-approximately 1825 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58039 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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