Discipline and Other Sermons (eBook, ePUB) - Kingsley, Charles
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In 'Discipline and Other Sermons' by Charles Kingsley, readers are taken on a journey through a collection of insightful and thought-provoking sermons that touch on various moral and ethical issues. Kingsley's literary style is marked by its clarity and sincerity, making these sermons accessible to a wide audience. Written in the mid-19th century, the book reflects the Victorian society's concerns about social reform and individual moral development. Kingsley's emphasis on discipline, duty, and self-improvement resonates with readers even today. The sermons are a blend of practical advice and…mehr

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In 'Discipline and Other Sermons' by Charles Kingsley, readers are taken on a journey through a collection of insightful and thought-provoking sermons that touch on various moral and ethical issues. Kingsley's literary style is marked by its clarity and sincerity, making these sermons accessible to a wide audience. Written in the mid-19th century, the book reflects the Victorian society's concerns about social reform and individual moral development. Kingsley's emphasis on discipline, duty, and self-improvement resonates with readers even today. The sermons are a blend of practical advice and spiritual guidance, urging readers to reflect on their actions and strive for a more meaningful life. Charles Kingsley, a renowned Victorian author and clergyman, drew inspiration from his own experiences and beliefs to write 'Discipline and Other Sermons.' As a prominent figure in the Christian Socialist movement, Kingsley was deeply committed to social justice and the welfare of the working class, themes that are evident in his sermons. His background as a minister and educator informed his writing, giving his words a sense of authority and empathy. I highly recommend 'Discipline and Other Sermons' to readers interested in moral philosophy, Christian ethics, and Victorian literature. Kingsley's timeless wisdom and compassionate voice make this book a valuable resource for spiritual growth and introspection.
Autorenporträt
Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university lecturer, a social reformer, a historian, a novelist, and a poet. He lived from 12 June 1819 to 23 January 1875. He is known for his involvement in Christian socialism, the working men's college, and the establishment of labor cooperatives, which were unsuccessful but inspired later labor reforms. He was Charles Darwin's friend and correspondent. The eldest child of the Reverend Charles Kingsley and his wife, Mary Lucas Kingsley, Kingsley was born in Holne, Devon. Both his sister Charlotte Chanter (1828-1882) and brother Henry Kingsley (1830-1876) were writers. He was the uncle of the explorer and scientist Mary Kingsley and the father of the novelist Lucas Malet (Mary St. Leger Kingsley, 1852-1931). (1862-1900). The early years of Charles Kingsley were spent in Barnack, Northamptonshire, and Clovelly, Devon, where his father served as Curate from 1826 to 1832 and Rector from 1832 to 1836. Before attending King's College London and the University of Cambridge, he received his education at Bristol Grammar School and Helston Grammar School. Charles enrolled in Cambridge's Magdalene College in 1838 and earned his degree there in 1842.