""Atheism and the Value of Life: Five Studies in Contemporary Literature"" is a book written by W.H. Mallock in 1884. The book explores the relationship between atheism and the value of life through the analysis of five contemporary literary works. Mallock argues that atheism undermines the meaning and purpose of life, and that a belief in God is necessary to provide a sense of direction and fulfillment. The literary works analyzed in the book include ""The Ring and the Book"" by Robert Browning, ""The Egoist"" by George Meredith, ""The Duchess of Malfi"" by John Webster, ""The Picture of Dorian Gray"" by Oscar Wilde, and ""The Return of the Native"" by Thomas Hardy. Mallock's analysis of these works offers a unique perspective on the role of religion in shaping human values and the meaning of life. This book is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the relationship between atheism and the value of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.