Saint Maura. A. D. 304
Saint Maura was a young Christian woman who lived during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century AD. She was known for her devotion to God and her refusal to renounce her faith, even under threat of death. According to legend, she was tortured and killed by being burned at the stake. Her story has been told many times throughout history, including in Charles Kingsley's novel Saint Maura.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Biographical Fiction · 3,298 words
First lines
Thank God! Those gazers' eyes are gone at last! The guards are crouching underneath the rock; The lights are fading in the town below, Around the cottage which this morn was ours.
Kind sun, to set, and leave us here alone; Alone upon our crosses with our God; While all the angels watch us from the stars.
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Saint Maura. A. D. 304 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, Religious Fiction, Biographical Fiction
- Length: 3,298 words
- Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the historical context of 304 A.D., centering around the life of a Christian saint named Maura.
- Religious Fiction — The narrative portrays the life of Saint Maura, shedding light on religious beliefs, characters and practices of the time.
- Biographical Fiction — The main character Saint Maura is depicted with minute detail, hence the book can be categorized under biographical fiction.
Tags
historical fiction · Christianity · martyrdom · ancient Rome · female protagonist · faith · sacrifice · religious persecution · courage · spirituality · women in history · early church