The Saint's Tragedy

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The Saint's Tragedy

by Charles Kingsley

EN·~4 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk

0:03

THE SAINT’S TRAGEDY

0:01

PREFACE BY THE REV. F. D. MAURICE, M.A. (1848)

15:41

INTRODUCTION

12:04

CHARACTERS

0:50

PROEM

1:50

ACT I

36:13

ACT II

1:15:48

ACT III

40:06

ACT IV

41:36

Description

A tightly wrought drama unfolds around a devout figure whose public saintliness masks a storm of private conflict. As the play opens, the central character confronts the expectations of his community while wrestling with doubts that threaten to upend his spiritual convictions. The dialogue moves with a measured dignity, allowing each voice to reveal the weight of tradition, personal longing, and the ever‑present tension between duty and desire.

Through richly drawn relationships, the story captures the human cost of lofty ideals, inviting listeners to feel the ache of a conscience caught between earthly love and heavenly calling. The unfolding tension is palpable, yet the narrative remains grounded in ordinary emotions that reverberate across ages. By the end of the first act, the audience is left pondering whether true sanctity can survive the inevitable clash of heart and creed.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (282K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley

1819–1875

Best known for The Water-Babies and the historical adventure Westward Ho!, this Victorian writer brought energy, humor, and moral purpose to stories for both children and adults. His books mix lively storytelling with a deep interest in nature, history, faith, and social change.

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