The Eternal Goodness by Charles Kingsley
The Eternal Goodness is a novel written by Charles Kingsley in 1870. The story follows the life of a young man named John Haddington, who struggles with his faith and morality after the death of his mother. Throughout the novel, John grapples with the idea of God's goodness and how it relates to the suffering he witnesses in the world. In the end, John comes to understand that God's goodness is eternal and unchanging, despite the imperfections and suffering he sees in the world. The novel explores themes of faith, morality, and the nature of God, and is considered a classic of Victorian literature.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1873 · Genre: Religious, Inspirational, Philosophical · 2,742 words
First lines
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. - MATTHEW xxii. 39
WHY are wrong things wrong? Why, for instance, is it wrong to steal?
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Genres
- Religious — The main subject of this literary work by Charles Kingsley is the divinity of God and theological concepts. The author delves into the goodness of God, making this a religious piece of literature.
- Inspirational — The author attempts to uplift the spirit of readers by emphasizing God's endless goodness, hence categorizing the book as an inspirational read.
- Philosophical — Kingsley contemplates the nature of God and the concept of eternal goodness. This thoughtful exploration of significant questions and ideas fits it into the philosophical genre.
- Non-fiction — The book contains essays and analysis of religious concepts rather than a fictional narrative or storyline, aligning itself with the non-fiction genre.
Tags
philosophy · morality · spirituality · nature · goodness · faith · humanity · redemption · love · sacrifice · wisdom · truth
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The Eternal Goodness is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1873 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1873 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Inspirational, Philosophical, Non-fiction, Theology
- Length: 2,742 words
- Structure: 1 section, 30 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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