The Roadmender (eBook, PDF) - Fairless, Michael
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The Roadmender is a 1902 Christian spiritual book by Margaret Barber, writing under the pseudonym Michael Fairless. The book became a popular classic, running through 31 editions in 10 years. The book is written as a series of meditations on the road to heaven with the author adopting the persona of the roadmender. It was published with illustrations by the turn of the century artist Will G. Mein. Some editions were illustrated by E. W. Waite including "tipped in plates". The book provided the inspiration for the building of the youth club of the same name in Northampton, UK.

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The Roadmender is a 1902 Christian spiritual book by Margaret Barber, writing under the pseudonym Michael Fairless. The book became a popular classic, running through 31 editions in 10 years. The book is written as a series of meditations on the road to heaven with the author adopting the persona of the roadmender. It was published with illustrations by the turn of the century artist Will G. Mein. Some editions were illustrated by E. W. Waite including "tipped in plates". The book provided the inspiration for the building of the youth club of the same name in Northampton, UK.
Autorenporträt
Michael Fairless is the pseudonym through which Margaret Fairless Barber, an English Christian writer, etched her mark in the literary world at the turn of the 20th century. Born on May 7, 1869, in Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, Barber adopted her pen name for her most celebrated work 'The Roadmender' which was posthumously published in 1902. This allegorical text presents a spiritual journey through the eyes of a road mender, entwining nature with contemplative thoughts on life and faith, encapsulating Barber's own experiences and health struggles (Barber suffered from chronic ill health throughout her short life). Her style, characterized by a reflective and tranquil tone, conveys a sense of peace and the seeking of solace in nature, a theme prevalent in late Victorian and Edwardian religious literature. 'The Roadmender' quickly resonated with the readers of the time, due to its blend of simplicity and depth, and its exploration of the inner life and the natural world. This approach was influenced in part by the Arts and Crafts movement and the wider pastoral literary tradition which celebrated the beauty and spiritual value of the English countryside. The legacy of Michael Fairless endures through 'The Roadmender', which continues to be recognized as a meaningful work reflecting the universal search for serenity and purpose amidst the complexity of human life. Her literary contribution is held in regard by those who appreciate the interplay of the simplest aspects of the world around us with the profound nature of spiritual introspection.