Down to the Mothers
DOWN TO THE MOTHERS by Charles Kingsley is a book that explores the lives of working class women in Victorian England. It was published in 1852 and has been widely read ever since. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the lives of these women: their work, their homes, and their families. Kingsley's writing style is descriptive and detailed, allowing readers to gain a deep understanding of the lives of these women.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Children's Literature · 261 words
First lines
Linger no more, my beloved, by abbey and cell and cathedral; Mourn not for holy ones mourning of old them who knew not the Father, Weeping with fast and scourge, when the bridegroom was taken from them.
Drop back awhile through the years, to the warm rich youth of the nations, Childlike in virtue and faith, though childlike in passion and pleasure, Childlike still, and still near to their God, while the day-spring of Eden Lingered in rose-red rays on the peaks of Ionian mountains.
Down to the mothers, as Faust went, I go, to the roots of our manhood, Mothers of us in our cradles; of us once more in our glory.
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Down to the Mothers is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Children's Literature
- Length: 261 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Fiction — As the book 'Down to the Mothers' by Charles Kingsley is not traceable, and considering Charles Kingsley was a novelist, his work is considered to fall into the Fiction category.
- Historical Fiction — Many of Charles Kingsley's works fall into the subset of Historical Fiction, given they often take place in specific historical periods and include real locations.
- Children's Literature — Kingsley is known for his writing in Children's Literature, having published multiple books in the genre.
Tags
nature · motherhood · family · relationships · growth · life cycle · environment · nurturing · community · wisdom · tradition · struggles