J. Stuart Walters' study of the literary and ethical legacy of the British novelist Mrs. Humphry Ward is a thoughtful and incisive analysis of one of the most controversial figures of the Edwardian era. From her groundbreaking novel Robert Elsmere to her later works examining social and religious themes, Ward challenged conventional wisdom and sparked a lively debate about the role of fiction in shaping public opinion. Walters' book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British literature or the social and political debates of the early 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.