The Massacre of the Innocents
The Massacre of the Innocents, written by Charles Kingsley in 1846, is a novella that tells the story of a group of children who are brutally murdered by their own parents. The book explores themes of morality, religion, and the nature of evil. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that has been widely read and studied since its publication.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1876 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Tragedy, Drama · 3,337 words
First lines
Speech in behalf of Ladies' Sanitary Association.
Delivered at St. James's Hall, London, 1859.
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The Massacre of the Innocents is listed on Textopian as an essay by Charles Kingsley, dated 1876 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Tragedy, Drama
- Length: 3,337 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is based on an historical event placed in a historical context. The narrative encompasses historical circumstances and facts.
- Tragedy — The book tells the tragic event of the massacre of innocent children, which invokes strong emotions, evokes pathos and leads to a tragic ending.
- Drama — The elements of intense conflicts, dramatic twists, and tension in the narrative characterize it as a drama.
Tags
historical fiction · tragedy · innocence · violence · childhood · suffering · society · morality · conflict · oppression · survival · family