Out of the Deep of Death
"Out of the Deep of Death" is a novel by Charles Kingsley that tells the story of a young man named Jack who is rescued from drowning by a group of sailors. The novel explores themes of mortality, faith, and redemption as Jack grapples with his near-death experience and the consequences of his actions.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1856 · Genre: Religious, Philosophy, Ethics · 3,929 words
First lines
My heart is disquieted within me, and the fear of death has fallen upon me. -- Ps. iv. 4.
My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart. -- Ps. lxiii. 25.
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Out of the Deep of Death is listed on Textopian as a novella by Charles Kingsley, dated 1856 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Philosophy, Ethics, Optimistic Realism
- Length: 3,929 words
- Structure: 1 section, 41 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The book extensively discusses religious themes, specifically Christianity and the nature of death and the afterlife from a religious viewpoint.
- Philosophy — The book encompasses a philosophical view of life, death, and the nature of existence, delving into existential issues and the purpose of life.
- Ethics — The book thoroughly considers ethical questions and moral dilemmas surrounding death, dying, and the perception of mortality.
- Optimistic Realism — While addressing difficult subjects such as death and suffering, the book maintains an outlook of optimism and hope, promoting realistic acceptance and understanding.
Tags
death · grief · loss · redemption · spirituality · faith · suffering · hope · resilience · existentialism · morality · life after death