
GIVEN IN ENGLISH - By JULIE SUTTER
With a Preface - By GEORGE MACDONALD, LLD.
NEW YORK - HARPER & BROTHERS, FRANKLIN SQUARE - 1888
PREFACE.
FOR THE RIGHT.
CHAPTER I. - TO THE FRONT.
CHAPTER II. - THE STUFF HE WAS MADE OF.
CHAPTER III. - THE RIGHT WRONGED.
CHAPTER IV. - TAKING UP THE BATTLE.
CHAPTER V. - THE WRONG VICTORIOUS.
In this thoughtful narrative, a solitary figure named Taras steps onto the stage of an age that seems resigned to mediocrity. Though untrained in formal learning, he possesses a fierce conviction that true purpose lies in the relentless pursuit of what is right, however painful or inconvenient. The preface already frames his journey as a clash between lofty ideals and the gritty realities of human nature.
As Taras moves forward, his heart and will remain pure even when his judgments prove faulty, forcing him to confront the delicate line between intention and outcome. The story invites listeners to ponder whether a man can be a hero simply by choosing the difficult path, and what it means to accept the consequences of well‑meaning mistakes. Through vivid scenes and moral reflection, the first act sets the stage for a compelling exploration of duty, justice, and the stubborn hope that one individual can embody an unwavering ideal.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (893K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Release date
2011-07-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1904
Known for vivid fiction and reportage about the borderlands of Galicia, Bukovina, and Podolia, this Austrian writer brought a complicated, multicultural world to life for German-language readers. His stories often explore the tensions between tradition and modern life, especially in Jewish communities of Eastern Europe.
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