The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby by Charles Kingsley — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The story follows Tom in his land-life as a climbing boy for a chimney-sweep and in his after-life as a water-baby, where he gains redemption from selfishness as well as from drudgery. On to his fantasy Kingsley grafts a series of digressions and comic asides, through which he comments on a range of contemporary issues.
Quick facts about The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby
- Title: The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- First published: 1863
- Genre: chimney sweeps, fiction, fairy tales
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1130038W
Where to read The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby
The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby by Charles Kingsley is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby about?
The story follows Tom in his land-life as a climbing boy for a chimney-sweep and in his after-life as a water-baby, where he gains redemption from selfishness as well as from drudgery.
Who wrote The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby?
The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby was written by Charles Kingsley.
When was The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby published?
The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby was first published in 1863.
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