The Listener, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

Thoughtful meditations on faith, family, and social duty. A collection of essays and scenes that illuminate everyday life in a moral, reflective voice.

The book gathers observations and arguments on how a Christian upbringing shapes children, the responsibilities of parents, and the quiet workings of virtue in daily life. It also offers vivid portraits of hospitable homes, charitable effort, and the careful balance between generosity and prudence in helping those in need.

Readers will encounter discussions about education, practical philanthropy, and the everyday ethics that guide a compassionate life. The pieces encourage mindful action, respect for others, and the careful use of time and resources in service to the weak and the needy.

• Examination of how best to educate girls for moral and religious generation.


• Warm depictions of a thoughtful household and acts of charity in the community.


• Guidance on discretion, prudence, and the aims of benevolence.


• Warnings about sarcasm, insincerity, and the erosion of genuine feeling in social life.

Ideal for readers of nineteenth‑century moral essays and social commentary, as well as those interested in religious life and everyday ethics.

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