Town and Country Sermons (eBook, ePUB) - Kingsley, Charles
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In Charles Kingsley's 'Town and Country Sermons', readers are treated to a collection of thought-provoking sermons on various topics such as social issues, spirituality, and individual responsibility. Kingsley's prose is eloquent and evocative, drawing on biblical themes while also engaging with the contemporary social issues of his time. The sermons are a reflection of Kingsley's commitment to social reform and his belief in the transformative power of faith. This collection showcases Kingsley's ability to blend literary talent with moral convictions, making it a significant work in Victorian…mehr

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In Charles Kingsley's 'Town and Country Sermons', readers are treated to a collection of thought-provoking sermons on various topics such as social issues, spirituality, and individual responsibility. Kingsley's prose is eloquent and evocative, drawing on biblical themes while also engaging with the contemporary social issues of his time. The sermons are a reflection of Kingsley's commitment to social reform and his belief in the transformative power of faith. This collection showcases Kingsley's ability to blend literary talent with moral convictions, making it a significant work in Victorian religious literature. As a leading figure in the Christian Socialist movement, Kingsley's sermons resonate with a sense of urgency and compassion, calling upon his readers to live their faith through active engagement with society. 'Town and Country Sermons' is a testament to Kingsley's enduring influence as both a writer and a social reformer, making it a must-read for those interested in the intersection of religion and social justice.
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.