The Unrighteous Mammon
The Unrightful Mammon is a novel written by Charles Kingsley in 1854. The book explores the themes of wealth, power, and morality through the story of a young man named John Haddington who becomes obsessed with acquiring wealth and power at any cost. As he climbs the social ladder, he finds himself isolated from his friends and family, and ultimately learns that true happiness cannot be bought or sold.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1847 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Religious · 3,759 words
First lines
(Ninth Sunday after Trinity.)
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1847 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Religious
- Length: 3,759 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Charles Kingsley often wrote in the Historical Fiction genre, and ''The Unrighteous Mammon'' is no exception. The book is set in a distinct historical period.
- Drama — The book builds up a dramatic narrative structure with elements of conflict and resolution.
- Religious — ''The Unrighteous Mammon'' has strong religious themes, as suggested by the title reference to biblical verses, a style common to Charles Kingsley.
Tags
wealth · morality · greed · social justice · religion · critique · capitalism · poverty · ethics · class struggle · redemption · spirituality