Told by an Idiot

Told by an Idiot, published in 1923 by Rose Macaulay, is a domestic fiction novel set in Victorian England. It follows the Garden family, particularly Mr. Aubrey Garden, an Anglican clergyman grappling with crises of faith, and his six children, each representing diverse perspectives on belief, politics, and societal change. The narrative delves into the family's struggles with evolving belief systems and the implications of their father's wavering convictions, offering a rich commentary on faith, identity, and familial dynamics during a transformative era in British history.