The Water-Babies: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Water-Babies is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingsley, Charles (1819–1875).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Water-Babies" by Charles Kingsley is a children's novel written in 1862–1863. When young chimney sweep Tom falls into a river and transforms into a "water-baby," he begins a moral education in an underwater world. Guided by mystical fairies with peculiar names, Tom embarks on adventures alongside other water-babies, learning lessons about right and wrong. His journey includes reuniting with Ellie, an upper-class girl, and confronting his cruel former master. This Victorian fairy tale blends Christian redemption with social critique and satirical support for Darwin's evolutionary theories.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Water-Babies
- Author credits: Kingsley, Charles (1819–1875)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Chimney sweeps -- Juvenile fiction
- Fairy tales -- England
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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