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Stephen Graham is a close student of Russia; he has a consuming
interest in the Russian nature and deep sympathy with Russian
character. For many years he has lived among the people of whom he
writes. “The Way of Martha and the Way of Mary” is a study of Russian
national characteristics, particularly as typified by her religious
spirit, which is contrasted with the spirit of Western Christianity. A
national idea, national unity, has its origin in the national religion,
and this is especially true of Russia, because the intensity of Russian
character demands some absorbing ideal to which it may turn.
“All that is beautiful in Russia’s life, art and culture,” writes Mr.
Graham, “springs from the particular and characteristic Christian ideas
in the depths of her. She is essentially a great and wonderful unity.
It is of that essential unity that I write.”
“The Way of Martha and the Way of Mary” is a valuable addition to the
list of important books Mr. Graham has written on Russia, books that
are treasuries of information and a source of inspiration to those who
love mankind.
THE MACMILLAN COMPANY
Publishers 64-66 Fifth Avenue New York
_BY THE SAME AUTHOR_