Madonna's Child (1895) - Alfred Austin - Bog

Madonna's Child is a novel written by Alfred Austin and published in 1895. The story revolves around a young woman named Ginevra, who is left alone in the world after her father's death. She is taken in by the church and becomes a nun. However, she soon discovers that she is pregnant and gives birth to a child, whom she names Madonna's Child.The novel explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Ginevra's love for her child is tested when she is forced to choose between her religious vows and her maternal instincts. She ultimately decides to leave the convent and raise her child on her own, despite the social stigma attached to unwed mothers.As Madonna's Child grows up, he becomes a source of inspiration for those around him. His pure and innocent nature touches the hearts of even the most hardened individuals, and he becomes a symbol of hope and redemption.Throughout the novel, Austin weaves in religious imagery and symbolism, drawing parallels between Ginevra's story and the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The novel is a poignant and uplifting tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of faith.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.