The Saint's Tragedy (eBook, ePUB) - Kingsley, Charles
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Charles Kingsley's 'The Saint's Tragedy' is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that delves into the complexities of faith, love, and morality. Set in the medieval period, the book follows the life of the devout and righteous Saint Elizabeth of Hungary as she navigates the challenges of her time. Kingsley's prose is rich and descriptive, transporting the reader to a different era and immersing them in the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The novel offers a unique blend of historical fiction and religious exploration, making it a compelling read for those interested in both genres.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Charles Kingsley's 'The Saint's Tragedy' is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that delves into the complexities of faith, love, and morality. Set in the medieval period, the book follows the life of the devout and righteous Saint Elizabeth of Hungary as she navigates the challenges of her time. Kingsley's prose is rich and descriptive, transporting the reader to a different era and immersing them in the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The novel offers a unique blend of historical fiction and religious exploration, making it a compelling read for those interested in both genres. Kingsley's intricate storytelling and deep character development make 'The Saint's Tragedy' a standout work in Victorian literature. The author's keen insight into human nature and religious beliefs shines through in this thought-provoking narrative, offering readers a nuanced exploration of faith and virtue. I highly recommend 'The Saint's Tragedy' to anyone looking for a captivating literary exploration of morality and spirituality.
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.