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Hermits

Hermits

Kingsley, Charles

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ISBN10: 1162584440
ISBN13: 9781162584447
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.72 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Hermits is a novel written by the famous British author, Charles Kingsley. The book revolves around the story of two hermits, who live in isolation from the rest of the world. The first hermit is a young man named Cuthbert, who is seeking spiritual enlightenment and has chosen to live a life of solitude in a remote cave. The second hermit is an old man named Guthlac, who has been living in the wilderness for many years and has become a wise and respected figure in the local community.The two hermits meet by chance and strike up a friendship, sharing their experiences and insights into the nature of existence. As they spend more time together, they begin to realize that they have much to learn from each other, and that their respective paths to enlightenment are not so different after all.The novel explores themes of spirituality, solitude, and the search for meaning in life. It is a thought-provoking and insightful work that will appeal to readers who are interested in philosophy, religion, and the human condition. Kingsley's writing is both poetic and profound, and his characters are richly drawn and deeply sympathetic. Overall, Hermits is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.1868. Life and legends of the religious and philosopher hermits. Illustrated. Contents: Introduction; Saint Antony; Life of Saint Paul, the first hermit; Hilarion; Arsenius; Hermits of Asia; Basil; Simeon Stylites; Hermits of Europe; St. Severinus, the Apostle of Noricum; Celtic hermits; St. Malo; St. Columba; St. Guthlac; St. Godric of Finchale; Anchorites, strictly so called.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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