Father Damien, An Open Letter To The Reverend Do
Robert Louis Stevenson's open letter to the Reverend Doctor Hyde of Honolulu is a passionate plea for the recognition of Father Damien, a Catholic priest who dedicated his life to helping the lepers of Molokai, Hawaii. Stevenson's letter is an impassioned plea for justice and recognition for Father Damien, who had been largely ignored by the Church and the public. He argues that Father Damien's selfless service to the lepers of Molokai should be recognized and honored, and that the Church should recognize him as a saint. Stevenson's letter is a powerful and moving tribute to Father Damien's courage and dedication, and a reminder of the importance of recognizing those who serve others selflessly.
By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1914 · Genre: Biography, Religious, Historical Fiction · 3 chapters · 5,642 words
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SYDNEY, February 25, 1890.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Religious, Historical Fiction, Letters
- Length: 5,642 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 180 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is an open letter written by Robert Louis Stevenson to the Reverend Doctor Hyde of Honolulu about the life of Father Damien, a Catholic priest who dedicated his life to helping those suffering from leprosy in Hawaii.
- Religious — The book focuses on the life of Father Damien, a Catholic priest, and his dedication to helping those suffering from leprosy in Hawaii.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and is based on the true story of Father Damien and his work in Hawaii.
- Letters — The book is an open letter written by Robert Louis Stevenson to the Reverend Doctor Hyde of Honolulu about the life of Father Damien.
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Father Damien · leprosy · Hawaii · missionary · religion · Christianity · sacrifice · compassion · social justice · colonialism · healthcare · moral duty
Contents
- Chapter 1: Start of the Letter to Dr. Hyde
- Chapter 2: The Letter from Dr. Hyde
- Chapter 3: Continuation of the Latter to Dr. Hyde