02384cam a22003013u 4500 281 UtSlPG 20260610133029.0 m cr n 260607r1995||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 Father Damien: An Open Letter to the Reverend Dr. Hyde of Honolulu Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1995 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1995-06-01 Transcribed from the 1914 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price "Father Damien: An Open Letter to the Reverend Dr. Hyde of Honolulu" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a critical and passionate defense written in the late 19th century, reflecting the Victorian era's perspectives on morality and heroism. The book serves as an open letter in response to Reverend Dr. Hyde's disparaging comments about Father Damien, a missionary who dedicated his life to caring for leprosy patients on Molokai. The likely topic of the book centers around the defense of Damien's character and actions in light of the injustices and misrepresentations made by his detractors. In this open letter, Stevenson confronts Reverend Dr. Hyde's unjust criticisms of Father Damien with fervor and eloquence. He dissects Hyde's letter, which claims Damien was a "coarse, dirty man" who sought personal glory rather than altruistic motives. Stevenson refutes these claims by highlighting Damien's selfless commitment to the lepers, describing his sacrifices and the gratitude he earned from those he served. Throughout the letter, Stevenson captures the essence of Damien's humanity, portraying him as a flawed but noble figure whose contributions to society transcend the criticisms he faced. By emphasizing Damien's dedication amidst abject suffering and the failure of institutional support, Stevenson presents a powerful argument in favor of recognizing Damien as a true hero. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Damien, Saint, Father, 1840-1889 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/281 42409 42409