The selfish man, or, The world's teaching
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1857
A satirical look at societal values and the pursuit of wealth, following a man's journey through various moral and financial entanglements.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this Victorian satire.
No violence is depicted in this social commentary.
No profanity is present in this 19th-century work.
No blasphemy is present in this secular story.
No substance abuse is depicted in this moral tale.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this story.
No scary or horror elements are present in this book.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in this work.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this Victorian novel.
The world's teaching is presented as flawed and materialistic.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSacrificial courage is not a central theme in this work.
True Christian faith is absent as a focus in this satire.
Self-giving love is not a primary theme in this story.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not explicitly explored.
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