The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, Edited by His Friend Reuben Shapcott

The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, edited by Reuben Shapcott, is an autobiographical work by William Hale White, first published in 1889. It chronicles the life of Mark Rutherford, who reflects on his strict Calvinistic upbringing and his struggles with faith and personal identity. The narrative explores themes of individualism and skepticism, marking it as an early example of modernist literature. The book is notable for its introspective style and its examination of the conflict between traditional beliefs and personal convictions.