The Outcast

by William Winwood Reade

Excerpt from The Outcast

Arthur Elliott was the only son of a wealthy landed proprietor, one of my nearest neighbours, and a brother magis trate. Arthur had a most amiable nature, and was tenderly loved, not only by his parents, but by all who knew him inti mately. His attainments were remarkable, as I can testify for we read much together. He was an excellent classical scholar, but his favourite study was that of metaphysics, from which he was led to the study of natural science. But religion was the poetry and passion of his life; and though of a different belief, it afforded me pleasure to hear him discourse on the grandeur and.

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300 pages, Paperback

First published December 4, 2011

About the author

William Winwood Reade (26 December 1838 – 24 April 1875) was a British historian, explorer, and philosopher. His two best-known books, The Martyrdom of Man (1872) and The Outcast (1875), were included in the Thinker's Library.

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Reviews

[Dina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite impressive.

I believe in God the Incomprehensible, whose nature man can never ascertain. To adore this
extraordinary power would be irrational; nor do I allow myself to speculate upon the mystery;
for it is wrong to waste the powers of the brain, which might otherwise be usefully employed, in reflecting on problems which cannot be solved.

For what life is so highly deserving of reward as that which is spent in doing good without the hope or desire of reward? (I am not there yet, are you?)

[Marshall]

Interesting book. I was more interested in the madman's vision of the earth as a drama designed by demigods than I was interested in the secular morality tale, so my interest waned near the end, but still, worth reading.

[Pam Ongchhuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

aaawesome

[Ethan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I saw a painting and I was wondering what film it remined me of, but it was actually images conjoured by this book.

Thank you.