Harold Frederic 
Damnation of Theron Ware 
Or, Illumination

Although it languished in relative obscurity for several decades, the novel The Damnation of Theron Ware has recently experienced a revival in popularity as it has been identified as one of the earliest examples of realism in American fiction. An idealistic young minister finds himself facing a profound crisis of faith, and he succumbs to a series of temptations. Can he put things right before it’s too late?