The Eternal Manhood
The Eternal Manhood is a novel written by Charles Kingsley in 1850. The story follows the life of a man named John Haddington, who is born into a wealthy family but struggles with his own identity and purpose in life. Throughout the novel, Haddington grapples with questions of morality, religion, and the nature of humanity, ultimately coming to the realization that true fulfillment can only be found through a deep connection with nature and the natural world. In your response, please provide a concise summary of the novel's plot without any additional information or context.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1879 · Genre: Philosophy, Essay, Non-Fiction · 3,699 words
First lines
(First Sunday after Easter.)
John xx. 29. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed; blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
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The Eternal Manhood is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1879 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophy, Essay, Non-Fiction, Theology
- Length: 3,699 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophy — The book presents author's views on a man's eternal struggle and his journey through life, making it a philosophical text.
- Essay — The author wrote this as a series of thoughts and observations rather than a traditional narrative, classifying it as an essay.
- Non-Fiction — While fictional elements may be present, the book overall discusses real-life issues and concepts, classifying it as non-fiction.
- Theology — Hints of religious themes and references to biblical texts categorize this book as part of the genre of theology.
Tags
eternal · manhood · masculinity · identity · philosophy · spirituality · growth · self-discovery · human experience · virtue · morality · wisdom