The Water-Babies by Charles Kingsley
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| Author | Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875 |
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| Title | The Water-Babies |
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Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #36309 (Illustrated in B & W and Color) #25564 (Illustrated in Color) #1018 (Plain HTML file) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1889 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price |
| Summary | "The Water-Babies" by Charles Kingsley is a children's novel written during the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of Tom, a young chimney-sweep who encounters various fantastical elements and moral lessons after he is transformed into a "water-baby." The story explores themes of innocence, growth, and the beauty of nature, serving not only as a fairy tale for young readers but also as a commentary on the social conditions of the time. The opening of the novel introduces Tom, a poor chimney-sweep living in the North of England, whose life is filled with hardship and neglect. Through vivid descriptions, the text paints a picture of his struggles, including the physical labor he endures and his lack of education and parental guidance. One day, Tom encounters an Irishwoman who offers him a glimpse of kindness. After an altercation with his cruel master, Tom embarks on a journey that leads him to a magical spring, where he finds himself longing for cleanliness and purity. This desire culminates in his dramatic transformation into a water-baby, a pivotal moment that sets the stage for his adventures in the water and eventual quest for self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Chimney sweeps -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1018 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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