Andromeda by Charles Kingsley (1870)
Andromeda is a novel written by Charles Kingsley that was first published in 1853. The book tells the story of a young girl named Andromeda who is sentenced to death for her mother's crime of killing a king. However, she is saved from execution when Perseus, a heroic Greek warrior, rescues her and takes her back to his kingdom. The novel explores themes such as love, loyalty, and sacrifice, and it has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the ancient world and its characters. It is considered one of Kingsley's most important works and has had a significant impact on literature and culture.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Adventure · 8,530 words
First lines
Over the sea, past Crete, on the Syrian shore to the southward, Dwells in the well-tilled lowland a dark-haired AEthiop people, Skilful with needle and loom, and the arts of the dyer and carver, Skilful, but feeble of heart; for they know not the lords of Olympus, Lovers of men; neither broad-browed Zeus, nor Pallas Athene, Teacher of wisdom to heroes, bestower of might in the battle; Share not the cunning of Hermes, nor list to the songs of Apollo.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mythology, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 8,530 words
- Structure: 1 section, 107 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book 'Andromeda' by Charles Kingsley is in verse form, specifically a narrative poem, which makes poetry the primary genre of the work.
- Mythology — The title character of 'Andromeda' and much of the storyline are based on Greek mythology, involving the characters such as Perseus and Andromeda from ancient myth.
- Adventure — The storyline involves the hero Perseus rescuing Andromeda from a sea monster, indicating elements of adventure in its narrative.
- Romance — The relationship and eventual marriage between Perseus and Andromeda adds a romantic element to the story.
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mythology · science fiction · fantasy · adventure · cosmology · space exploration · alien life · interstellar · humanity · philosophy · ethics · technology