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The beauties of history, or, Pictures of virtue and vice cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

The beauties of history, or, Pictures of virtue and vice

by William Dodd

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1796

This collection of moral tales from 1796 aims to educate young readers on virtue and vice through historical examples.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this 18th-century didactic work.

Violence / Gore10

Some historical accounts may depict mild, non-graphic violence as examples of vice.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent in this early didactic text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this collection of moral lessons.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in these historical moral examples.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in these virtue lessons.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary or horror elements are absent from these historical moral tales.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present in this historical work.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this 18th-century didactic collection.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is aligned with traditional moral teachings of its era.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this historical moral collection.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters sometimes demonstrate courage in upholding virtue against vice.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is implied through adherence to moral principles, not explicit Christian practice.

Love & Friendship30

Love is shown through acts of kindness and moral guidance between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Forgiveness and the consequences of vice are central themes in these tales.

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