Charles Kingsley

Literary and General Lectures and Essays (eBook, ePUB)

Insightful Essays on Victorian Literature and Society

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Literary and General Lectures and Essays," Charles Kingsley presents a compelling collection of essays that reflect his diverse intellectual pursuits and his commitment to social reform. This rich tapestry of thought encompasses literary criticism, nature studies, and sociopolitical commentary, characterized by an elegant prose style that is both accessible and profound. Kingsley integrates personal insights with rigorous analysis, rooted in the Victorian context of moral uplift and the burgeoning interest in natural science. His essays traverse topics from the value of literature to the ethical implications of industrialization, offering a holistic view of 19th-century thought. Charles Kingsley (1819-1875) was a multifaceted figure'Äîa clergyman, historian, and social reformer'Äîwhose varied experiences informed his writing. His advocacy for social justice and environmental awareness is evident throughout the essays, suggesting that his engagement with social issues stemmed from both his pastoral duties and his commitment to the betterment of society. Kingsley was deeply influenced by the Romantic movement, yet he harnessed these principles to address contemporary concerns, particularly the rapid changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution. This collection is invaluable for anyone keen on understanding the interplay between literature and society in the Victorian era. Its insights remain relevant today, making it a vital read for scholars, students, and general readers alike who seek to explore the moral and aesthetic questions that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547507437
• Artikelnr.: 68778251

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.