Charles Kingsley

Sermons for the Times (eBook, ePUB)

Reflections on Victorian Social Justice and Moral Responsibility

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Sermons for the Times' by Charles Kingsley, readers are presented with a collection of thought-provoking sermons that reflect the author's progressive views on social issues of his time. Kingsley's literary style is a blend of eloquence and fervor, making his messages both impactful and engaging for readers. Written during the Victorian era, these sermons provide insights into the societal challenges and moral dilemmas faced by individuals in the 19th century. Charles Kingsley, a prominent figure in the Victorian literary scene, was a clergyman and social reformer who used his platform to advocate for social justice and the betterment of society. His experiences as a clergyman and involvement in various social movements inspired him to address these issues through his writings, including 'Sermons for the Times.' I highly recommend 'Sermons for the Times' to readers interested in exploring the intersection of literature, religion, and social commentary. Kingsley's powerful sermons offer timeless reflections on morality, ethics, and the responsibility of individuals towards creating a more just and equitable world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 245
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066244781
• Artikelnr.: 58930569

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.