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The Brook Kerith: A Syrian Story

Author
George Moore
Series
World Classics
Language
English
Length
366 pages
ISBN
9781787243903
Published
11 January 2018
Imprint
Urban Romantics
  • Spiritual Awakening
  • Identity
  • Esau
  • Near-Death Experience
  • Beliefs
  • Syria
  • Religion
  • Morality
  • Purpose
  • Philosophical Depth

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"The Brook Kerith: A Syrian Story" by George Moore is a unique exploration of spiritual awakening and identity. The novel follows Esau, a biblical figure, as he survives a near-death experience and questions his beliefs. Set against the backdrop of Syria, Moore's narrative delves into themes of religion, morality, and the search for purpose. The story unfolds with philosophical depth, offering readers a thought-provoking journey through Esau's self-discovery and the complexities of faith in a changing world. The Brook Kerith invites reflection on the essence of life and the paths we choose in pursuit of spiritual fulfillment.

Author

George Moore (1852–1933) was the Irish novelist who brought French naturalism into English fiction and never quite stopped arguing with Ireland about it. Trained among the painters and writers of Paris, he wrote of art, desire, and the stubborn facts of ordinary life — servants, theatres, and consciences under pressure. Esther Waters remains his most durable novel: a story of a working woman's endurance told without Victorian flinch.

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