A March by Charles Kingsley (1870)
The book A March by Charles Kingsley is a novel that was published in 1848. It tells the story of a group of young people who set out on a journey to explore the countryside and learn about nature, history, and culture. The main character, Tom, is a young man who is eager to learn and experience new things. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences different situations that help him grow as a person. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural world and its emphasis on education and personal growth.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical fiction, Adventure, War · 117 words
First lines
Dreary East winds howling o'er us; Clay-lands knee-deep spread before us; Mire and ice and snow and sleet; Aching backs and frozen feet; Knees which reel as marches quicken, Ranks which thin as corpses thicken; While with carrion birds we eat, Calling puddle-water sweet, As we pledge the health of our general, who fares as rough as we: What can daunt us, what can turn us, led to death by such as he?
Eversley, 1848.
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A March is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical fiction, Adventure, War, Classical Literature
- Length: 117 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Historical fiction — The book is set in the backdrop of a defined historical era, blending real events with the author's imagination.
- Adventure — The plot involves travel, exploration, and a sense of danger or risk, characteristic of adventure narratives.
- War — As 'A March' suggests, themes of conflict and warfare run throughout the narrative.
- Classical Literature — Attributed to Charles Kingsley, a notable figure in 19th-century literature, it is considered a classical work.
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historical · fiction · adventure · drama · society · morality · conflict · family · love · sacrifice · courage · identity