
Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk
THE SAINT’S TRAGEDY
PREFACE BY THE REV. F. D. MAURICE, M.A. (1848)
INTRODUCTION
CHARACTERS
PROEM
ACT I
ACT II
ACT III
ACT IV
A tightly wrought drama unfolds around a devout figure whose public saintliness masks a storm of private conflict. As the play opens, the central character confronts the expectations of his community while wrestling with doubts that threaten to upend his spiritual convictions. The dialogue moves with a measured dignity, allowing each voice to reveal the weight of tradition, personal longing, and the ever‑present tension between duty and desire.
Through richly drawn relationships, the story captures the human cost of lofty ideals, inviting listeners to feel the ache of a conscience caught between earthly love and heavenly calling. The unfolding tension is palpable, yet the narrative remains grounded in ordinary emotions that reverberate across ages. By the end of the first act, the audience is left pondering whether true sanctity can survive the inevitable clash of heart and creed.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (282K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1819–1875
A Victorian clergyman and novelist, he wrote with equal energy about social reform, history, faith, and adventure. He is still widely remembered for books such as The Water-Babies and Westward Ho!, which helped keep his name alive long after the 19th century.
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