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Title: A Christmas Sermon
Credits: E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Pilar Somoza, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "A Christmas Sermon" by Robert Louis Stevenson is an essay written in the late 19th century. This reflective work serves as a thoughtful meditation on the themes of life, morality, and the spirit of Christmas. Stevenson's writing is imbued with philosophical musings that encourage readers to consider their own lives and the broader human experience during the festive season. In this sermon, Stevenson explores the nature of existence and the intrinsic value of kindness and honesty. He discusses the idea that true morality lies not in simply avoiding wrongdoing, but in actively pursuing goodness and happiness for oneself and others. Through a series of contemplative reflections, he contrasts the virtues of gentleness and cheerfulness with the harsh judgments often passed by self-righteous moralists. Stevenson also contemplates the passage of time and the inevitability of death, suggesting that a life lived with sincerity and goodwill—despite its inherent failures—is worthy of acknowledgment. Ultimately, he imparts the message that the essence of Christmas is found in joy, connection, and the recognition of our shared humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
EBook No.: 14535
Published: Dec 30, 2004
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Christmas sermons
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Christmas Sermon
Credits: E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Pilar Somoza, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "A Christmas Sermon" by Robert Louis Stevenson is an essay written in the late 19th century. This reflective work serves as a thoughtful meditation on the themes of life, morality, and the spirit of Christmas. Stevenson's writing is imbued with philosophical musings that encourage readers to consider their own lives and the broader human experience during the festive season. In this sermon, Stevenson explores the nature of existence and the intrinsic value of kindness and honesty. He discusses the idea that true morality lies not in simply avoiding wrongdoing, but in actively pursuing goodness and happiness for oneself and others. Through a series of contemplative reflections, he contrasts the virtues of gentleness and cheerfulness with the harsh judgments often passed by self-righteous moralists. Stevenson also contemplates the passage of time and the inevitability of death, suggesting that a life lived with sincerity and goodwill—despite its inherent failures—is worthy of acknowledgment. Ultimately, he imparts the message that the essence of Christmas is found in joy, connection, and the recognition of our shared humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
EBook No.: 14535
Published: Dec 30, 2004
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Christmas sermons
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.