The Hermits

Autori

• Charles Kingsley

Parametri

Pagine

256pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Esoterismo e religione
• Narrativa
• Raccolte, antologie

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The narrative begins with St. Paphnutius, a wise hermit, who reflects on the social conditions of Egypt and the Roman Empire, setting the stage for the monastic movement of the fifth century. His journey leads him to a flute-player, a man with a troubled past marked by vice and crime. Despite his flaws, the flute-player reveals moments of goodness, particularly in rescuing a maiden from robbers. This encounter highlights themes of redemption and the complexity of human nature, illustrating how even those with a dark history can possess the potential for virtue.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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