The Character of a Priest (eBook)
104 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654730659-7 (EAN)
Richard Carlile (1790–1843) was a pivotal figure in the fight for press freedom and the promotion of radical political reform in early 19th-century Britain. Born in Ashburton, Devon, Carlile was a self-educated man who found his calling in the struggle for the rights of the working class and the dissemination of secular and republican ideas. Leveraging his skills as a writer and publisher, Carlile published numerous pamphlets and works that often brought him into direct conflict with the British authorities, leading to multiple imprisonments for blasphemy and sedition. Among his published titles is 'The Character of a Priest', which reflects his staunch anti-establishment stance and his critique of the Anglican clergy's influence on societal norms. Carlile's literary style is marked by its directness and polemical vigor, with works characterized by an unyielding defense of free speech and a commitment to anti-censorship ideals. Despite facing personal hardships as a result of his convictions, including sustained periods of incarceration that took a toll on his health, Carlile's legacy endures as a champion of radical reform and a precursor to later secularist and freethought movements in the UK. His writings not only challenged the status quo but also inspired subsequent generations of free thinkers and activists. Carlile's influence reached beyond his immediate sphere, feeding into wider European and transatlantic discussions on democracy, civil liberties, and the role of religion in public life.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum | |
Schlagworte | 18th century england • 19th century fiction • Anti-religious critique • Belles-lettres • British Classics • Classic Literature • clerical characters in fiction • Controversial literature • Deconstruction of priesthood • Enlightenment philosophy • free thought movement • historical literature • literary classics • moral and ethical fiction • Mythology • Political activism • priesthood • Priests • Rationalism • Rationalist discourse • Religions • religious hypocrisy • religious themes in literature • Richard Carlile • Secularism advocacy • Skepticism towards religion |
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