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Title: Prisoner for Blasphemy
Credits: Produced by Freethought Archives, and David Widger
Summary: "Prisoner for Blasphemy" by G. W. Foote is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Foote's personal experiences as he battles legal persecution for blasphemy in England, shedding light on the broader struggle for freedom of expression and religious criticism during a time when such views were often met with severe repercussions. At the start of the text, the author reflects on his journey in founding the "Freethinker" publication with the aim of challenging religious dogma and superstition. Foote notes the immediate backlash from religious groups, leading to his summons for blasphemy. He vividly recounts a day spent in leisure, abruptly interrupted by the shocking notice of his prosecution, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the legal battles to come. In his opening, he establishes his defiant stance against oppressive laws and hints at the imminent challenges he and his compatriots will face as they navigate a legal system heavily influenced by religious bias. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Foote, G. W. (George William), 1850-1915
EBook No.: 7076
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Trials (Blasphemy) -- Great Britain
Subject: Blasphemy
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Prisoner for Blasphemy
Credits: Produced by Freethought Archives, and David Widger
Summary: "Prisoner for Blasphemy" by G. W. Foote is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Foote's personal experiences as he battles legal persecution for blasphemy in England, shedding light on the broader struggle for freedom of expression and religious criticism during a time when such views were often met with severe repercussions. At the start of the text, the author reflects on his journey in founding the "Freethinker" publication with the aim of challenging religious dogma and superstition. Foote notes the immediate backlash from religious groups, leading to his summons for blasphemy. He vividly recounts a day spent in leisure, abruptly interrupted by the shocking notice of his prosecution, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the legal battles to come. In his opening, he establishes his defiant stance against oppressive laws and hints at the imminent challenges he and his compatriots will face as they navigate a legal system heavily influenced by religious bias. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Foote, G. W. (George William), 1850-1915
EBook No.: 7076
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Trials (Blasphemy) -- Great Britain
Subject: Blasphemy
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.