The Hermits by Charles Kingsley
The Hermits is a novel written by Charles Kingsley that was first published in 1852. It tells the story of two hermit brothers who live in a cave on the edge of a lake and their interactions with various characters, including a young woman named Mary. The book explores themes such as love, faith, and the power of nature.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 2023 · Genre: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biography · 16 chapters · 104,515 words
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ST. PAPHNUTIUS used to tell a story which may serve as a fit introduction to this book. It contains a miniature sketch, not only of the social state of Egypt, but of the whole Roman Empire, and of the causes which led to the famous monastic movement in the beginning of the fifth century after Christ.
Now Paphnutius was a wise and holy hermit, the Father, Abba, or Abbot of many monks; and after he had trained himself in the desert with all severity for many years, he besought God to show him which of His saints he was like.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 2023 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biography, Philosophical
- Length: 104,515 words
- Structure: 16 chapters, 820 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Christian Fiction — Kingsley's 'The Hermits' is mainly a reflection on the lives of famous Christian hermits throughout history, shedding light on the Christian virtues embraced by them. It is a clear interpretation of the concept of Christianity and its mystery of saints which classifies it primarily under Christian fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The book takes certain liberties in narrating the lives of historical figures. Therefore, it can also be classified under historical fiction.
- Biography — The book explores the lives of various hermits, providing an in-depth look at their lifestyles, philosophies, and attributes. It does so in a manner akin to a biography.
- Philosophical — Throughout the book, Kingsley explores moral, spiritual and existential questions related to solitude, faith and spiritual quest which categorizes it under philosophical genre.
Tags
isolation · solitude · nature · spirituality · philosophy · self-discovery · meditation · contemplation · rural life · simplicity · inner peace · human experience
Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- SAINT ANTONY
- THE LIFE OF SAINT PAUL, THE FIRST HERMIT BY THE DIVINE HIERONYMUS THE PRIEST. (ST. JEROME.)
- HILARION
- ARSENIUS
- THE HERMITS OF ASIA
- BASIL
- SIMEON STYLITES
- THE HERMITS OF EUROPE
- ST. SEVERINUS, THE APOSTLE OF NORICUM
- THE CELTIC HERMITS
- ST. MALO
- ST. COLUMBA
- ST. GUTHLAC
- ST. GODRIC OF FINCHALE
- ANCHORITES, STRICTLY SO CALLED