Robert Orange: Being a Continuation of the History of Robert Orange

First published in 1900, 'Robert Orange' is John Oliver Hobbes's moving sequel to 'The School for Saints,' continuing the story of a thoughtful young man whose search for meaning leads him through the drawing rooms, churches, and moral crossroads of late-Victorian England. Written by one of the most celebrated women writers of her generation, the novel blends sparkling social comedy with a sincere meditation on faith, doubt, love, and duty. This edition reproduces the complete, unabridged original text exactly as it appeared, accompanied by a new introduction that situates Hobbes and her work in their historical moment and reader's notes that illuminate the people, places, and ideas that shaped the novel. Whether you are discovering a forgotten classic or returning to an old favorite, this volume offers an inviting doorway into the world of turn-of-the-century English fiction. Part of The Founding Texts Library.