Palinodia by Charles Kingsley (1870)
Palinodia is a novel by Charles Kingsley that was published in 1854. It tells the story of a young man named Palinodia who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Eudocia. However, she rejects him and he becomes obsessed with her. He eventually kidnaps her and takes her to his castle where he imprisons her. The novel explores themes such as love, obsession, and the dangers of unchecked passion.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Adventure · 465 words
First lines
Ye mountains, on whose torrent-furrowed slopes, And bare and silent brows uplift to heaven, I envied oft the soul which fills your wastes Of pure and stern sublime, and still expanse Unbroken by the petty incidents Of noisy life: Oh hear me once again!
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Palinodia is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 465 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Charles Kingsley was known for his work on historical fiction, and Palinodia also reflects this genre as it is set in an historical context.
- Drama — The book involves various dramatic episodes and interplay of emotions that fit well into the drama genre.
- Adventure — Elements of adventure are evident in the journey and challenges the characters encounter in the narrative.
Tags
historical fiction · philosophy · redemption · morality · spirituality · self-discovery · conflict · society · human nature · love · loss · forgiveness