The Water-Babies by Charles Kingsley
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Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
English
"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 righ...
fairy tale blends Christian redemption with social critique and satirical support for Darwin's evolutionary theories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Carol Young
5 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Liam Johnson
3 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Donna Moore
5 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Jackson Moore
2 months agoA fantastic discovery, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Worth every second of your time.
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Jackson Perez
1 week agoMy professor recommended this and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. It was exactly what I needed right now.