The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan is a novella written by Charles Kingsley in 1853. The story follows the journey of a young man named Edward Dalton, who is on a mission to find a cure for his sister's illness. Along the way, he encounters various characters who challenge his beliefs and values, ultimately leading him to question the nature of morality and religion. What is your next request?
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1854 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literature · 3,180 words
First lines
LUKE X. 33, 34. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
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The Good Samaritan is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1854 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1854 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literature, Adventure
- Length: 3,180 words
- Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Similar titles
- The Great Commandment by Charles Kingsley
- The Charity Of God by Charles Kingsley
- Love Of God And Man by Charles Kingsley
- The Priests Heart by Charles Kingsley
- The Teachings Of Jesus by George Bernard Shaw
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The title of the book is based on a biblical parable, implying that religion might be a central theme.
- Historical Fiction — Charles Kingsley often wrote historical fiction novels, which suggests this book could be similar.
- Literature — The author, Charles Kingley, was known for his contributions to the literature genre.
- Adventure — Depending on the approach to the story, there could be elements of adventure conveyed through the actions of the Good Samaritan.
Tags
compassion · charity · kindness · morality · helping others · humanity · altruism · empathy · social justice · Christianity · philosophy · narrative