The Water Babies - format ePub

In "Town and Country Sermons," Charles Kingsley weaves a rich tapestry of religious thought, exploring the dichotomy between urban and rural life through a series of sermons that resonate with deep moral...

When Tom, an ill-treated little chimney-sweep, jumps into a clear, cool stream to clean himself something magical happens; he is turned into a tiny water baby by the fairies. He enters a strange, magical...

Once upon a time there was a little chimney-sweep, and his name was Tom. That is a short name, and you have heard it before, so you will not have much trouble in remembering it. He lived in a great...

Drowning was the best thing that ever happened to Tom. Before, he was just another poor orphan, employed by the evil chimney-sweep, Grimes, who beat and overworked him. But now, he has escaped that life...

In 'The Roman and the Teuton' by Charles Kingsley, readers are taken on a insightful journey comparing the civilizations of Ancient Rome and the Germanic tribes. Kingsley delves into the contrasting values,...

In 'Discipline and Other Sermons' by Charles Kingsley, readers are taken on a journey through a collection of insightful and thought-provoking sermons that touch on various moral and ethical issues. Kingsley's...

Charles Kingsley's 'At Last: A Christmas in the West Indies' is a compelling travelogue that offers a vivid and enchanting account of his journey through the Caribbean islands during Christmas time. Written...

In 'Alexandria and Her Schools' by Charles Kingsley, readers are taken on a journey through ancient Alexandria, exploring its famous schools of philosophy and science. Kingsley delves into the rich literary...

Charles Kingsley's 'Froude's History of England' is a meticulously researched and passionately written survey of English history. Kingsley provides a unique perspective on the events and personalities...

In Charles Kingsley's 'Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time,' readers are given an insightful and comprehensive look into the life and achievements of the renowned explorer and statesman, Sir Walter Raleigh....

In 'Hypatia or New Foes with an Old Face' by Charles Kingsley, readers are transported to ancient Alexandria where intellectual, religious, and political conflicts collide. Published in 1853, Kingsley's...

Charles Kingsley's 'The Ancien Régime' offers a comprehensive analysis of the political and social structure of pre-revolutionary France. Through a combination of historical insights and fictional narratives,...

Charles Kingsley's 'Hereward, the Last of the English' tells the tale of the legendary Anglo-Saxon hero Hereward, who resisted the Norman Conquest of England. Kingsley's historical novel is rich in detail...

In Charles Kingsley's 'Phaethon: Loose Thoughts for Loose Thinkers', the reader is confronted with a collection of thought-provoking essays that challenge conventional beliefs and ideologies. Kingsley's...

Charles Kingsley's 'The Water-Babies' is a whimsical and fantastical tale that blends social commentary with elements of fairy tale and allegory. Published in 1863, at the height of the Victorian era,...

Charles Kingsleyn teos 'Syvyydestä: Sanoja murheellisille' on syvälle tunteisiin paneutuva teos, joka käsittelee elämän vaikeuksia, surua ja toivoa. Kingsleyn kirjoitustyyli on eloisa ja tunteellinen,...

A picture of life in the fifth century must needs contain much which will be painful to any reader, and which the young and innocent will do well to leave altogether unread. It has to represent a very...

The Water Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a children's novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written in 1862-1863 as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine, it was first published in its entirety...

In "Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet: An Autobiography," Charles Kingsley crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines the life of a working-class protagonist with the social issues of Victorian England....

A picture of life in the fifth century must needs contain much which will be painful to any reader, and which the young and innocent will do well to leave altogether unread. It has to represent a very...

A picture of life in the fifth century must needs contain much which will be painful to any reader, and which the young and innocent will do well to leave altogether unread. It has to represent a very...

Tom, a poor orphan, is employed by the villainous chimney-sweep, Grimes, to climb up inside flues to clear away the soot. While engaged in this dreadful task, he loses his way and emerges in the bedroom...

Tom, a poor orphan, is employed by the villainous chimney-sweep, Grimes, to climb up inside flues to clear away the soot. While engaged in this dreadful task, he loses his way and emerges in the bedroom...

The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a children's novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written in 1862-1863 as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine, it was first published in its entirety...

Set against the backdrop of the Elizabethan era, 'Westward Ho!' is a stirring historical novel by Charles Kingsley that deftly combines adventure, romance, and a strong sense of moral purpose. The narrative...

In "Scientific Essays and Lectures," Charles Kingsley eloquently navigates the intersection of science and society, presenting a collection of thought-provoking essays that examine the implications of...

In "Plays and Puritans," Charles Kingsley explores the intricate relationship between theatrical expression and the restrictive moral frameworks established by Puritanism. Through a series of essays,...

When Tom, a young chimney sweep, falls into a river and drowns, he is transformed from a twelve-year-old boy who has known nothing but brutality and poverty into a 'water-baby'. In an underwater world...

In "Madam How and Lady Why; Or, First Lessons in Earth Lore for Children," Charles Kingsley artfully weaves a narrative that serves as both a scientific primer and a moral guide for young minds. Through...

Charles Kingsleyn teos 'Hypatia, eli Uusia vihollisia vanhassa hahmossa' on historiallinen romaani, joka sijoittuu 400-luvun Aleksandriaan. Kirja kuvaa filosofin ja matemaatikon Hypatian elämää ja kamppailua...

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Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

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The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

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