Abraham by Charles Kingsley
Abraham is a novel by Charles Kingsley that was first published in 1851. It tells the story of Abraham, a young man who lives in a small village and dreams of becoming a great explorer. The book follows his adventures as he travels to different parts of the world, encountering various cultures and learning about their customs and beliefs.
By Charles Kingsley · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Religious Fiction · 3,550 words
First lines
(First Sunday in Lent)
GENESIS xvii. 1, 2. And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
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Abraham is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated Date unknown.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Religious Fiction, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 3,550 words
- Structure: 1 section, 41 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the past and includes real historical characters and events. It reconstructs Abraham's life events, melding historical facts with imagined conversations and behaviours.
- Biography — The book revolves around the life and experiences of Abraham, making it a biographical work, albeit with fictional elements.
- Religious Fiction — The book is centred on Abraham, a key figure in several major religions, and explores religious themes related to faith, divinity, morality, and providence.
- Drama — The book contains dramatic elements such as tension, conflicts, and resolutions, typically associated with both personal and universal aspects of Abraham's life and experiences.
Tags
biblical · historical · religion · faith · patriarch · Abraham · Old Testament · spirituality · covenant · family · journey · sacrifice