The Deaf and Dumb by Charles Kingsley
The Deaf and Dumb is a novel by Charles Kingsley published in 1856. The story follows the life of a deaf and mute girl named Mary Anning, who lives with her grandfather in a small coastal town. Despite her disability, Mary is intelligent and resourceful, and she learns to communicate through sign language and writing. The novel explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the struggle for independence, as well as the relationship between the hearing and non-hearing communities.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1856 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama · 4,061 words
First lines
ST MARK VII. 32-37. And they bring unto Jesus one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech Him to put His hand upon him. And He took him aside from the multitude, and put His fingers into his ears, and He spit, and touched his tongue; and looking up to heaven, He sighed, and said, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: He maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
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The Deaf and Dumb is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1856 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama
- Length: 4,061 words
- Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in past time period, involving fictional characters who interact with historical events and figures.
- Social Commentary — The author addresses societal issues relevant to the time, such as the treatment and view toward the deaf and dumb community.
- Drama — The story of the characters present high levels of emotional display and intense situations.
Tags
disability · communication · society · education · empathy · understanding · isolation · advocacy · perception · identity · language · social issues