The Woman of Samaria
The Woman of Samaria by Charles Kingsley: In this novella, Kingsley tells the story of a woman who encounters Jesus at a well in Samaria. The woman, an outcast in her community, is drawn to Jesus and his teachings, but she is also wary of him due to her past mistakes. Through their conversation at the well, Kingsley explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of faith.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1857 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 3,947 words
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(Twelfth Sunday after Trinity, 1856.)
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 3,947 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — Based on the biblical story, the book is a dramatization of Jesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, making it a religious historical novel.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the biblical era, providing a fictional narrative based on historical events - which qualifies it as a historical fiction.
- Drama — The book is characterized by its dramatic tension and conflict, much like a play, fulfilling aspects of a drama genre.
Tags
historical fiction · biblical · women's rights · faith · redemption · cultural conflict · spiritual journey · love · identity · samaritan · social issues · Christianity