Robert Orange: Being a Continuation of the History of Robert Orange by John Oliver Hobbes

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.