The Water Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby by Charles Kingsley (English) Pap

Description: The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, Richard D. Beards The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a childrens novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written in 1862-1863 as a serial for Macmillans Magazine, it was first published in its entirety in 1863. The book was extremely popular during its day, and was a mainstay of childrens literature through the 1920s. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The beloved Victorian childrens tale now available in its original unabridged editionInstantly popular upon its initial publication in 1863,The Water Babiesis at once a bewitching childhood fantasy and a skillfully woven moral allegory. Tom, a young chimney sweep, escapes his horrendous job and his cruel boss, Grimes, when fairies plunge him into a fantastical world under the sea. As he meets and befriends his fellow water babies, as well as all sorts of sea creatures, he begins to learn some valuable lessons. Much in demand by scholars, this authoritative new edition featuring the Victorian illustrations from early editions will charm children and adults alike.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators. Notes First time in Penguin Classics for Charles Kingsleys best known title. Author Biography Charles Kingsley (1819 - 1875) led quite a wild life at university but, in 1842, he followed in his fathers footsteps and was ordained as a priest. He was a Christian Socialist and spent his life campaigning for such things as better education for girls, and improving the living conditions of the working class. Victorian society was very inflexible and Kingsley was soon branded as a radical. His patriotic attitude to the Crimean War (1854 - 6), made him acceptable again and he became Chaplain to Queen Victoria. Later, royal influence led to his appointment as a Professor of History at Cambridge University. During his out of favour years he was a devoted priest in Hampshire and put his beliefs into practice. His work as a parish priest and his lecture tours as a Christian Socialist, always came first, leaving his writing to take second place. Long Description The beloved Victorian childrenas taleanow available in its original unabridged edition Instantly popular upon its initial publication in 1863, "The Water Babies" is at once a bewitching childhood fantasy and a skillfully woven moral allegory. Tom, a young chimney sweep, escapes his horrendous job and his cruel boss, Grimes, when fairies plunge him into a fantastical world under the sea. As he meets and befriends his fellow water babies, as well as all sorts of sea creatures, he begins to learn some valuable lessons. Much in demand by scholars, this authoritative new editionafeaturing the Victorian illustrations from early editionsawill charm children and adults alike. Details ISBN0143105094 Author Richard D. Beards Short Title WATER-BABIES Audience Age 9-12 Series Penguin Classics Language English ISBN-10 0143105094 ISBN-13 9780143105091 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Subtitle A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby Birth 1819 Death 1875 Residence ENK Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780143105091 UK Release Date 2008-08-28 Pages 224 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Publication Date 2008-08-28 DEWEY 823.8 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-05-17 AU Release Date 2011-05-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14687464;

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