September 21, 1870
"The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Landfly" by Charles Kingsley, published in 1870, is a novel that follows the journey of a young man named Tom who is transformed into a water-baby after he drowns in a river. The story is set in an underwater world where Tom encounters various creatures and learns valuable lessons about life, morality, and redemption.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 166 words
First lines
Speak low, speak little; who may sing While yonder cannon-thunders boom? Watch, shuddering, what each day may bring: Nor 'pipe amid the crack of doom.'
And yet -- the pines sing overhead, The robins by the alder-pool, The bees about the garden-bed, The children dancing home from school.
And ever at the loom of Birth The mighty Mother weaves and sings: She weaves -- fresh robes for mangled earth; She sings -- fresh hopes for desperate things.
And thou, too: if through Nature's calm Some strain of music touch thine ears, Accept and share that soothing balm, And sing, though choked with pitying tears.
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September 21, 1870 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, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 166 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a specific historical date, implying the book may center around real events from this time period.
- Adventure — Charles Kingsley is known for his adventure novels.
- Drama — The specific date suggests this could be a dramatic event or period.
- Literary Fiction — Charles Kingsley's works often fall under literary fiction due to their exploration of human conditions and artful prose.
Tags
historical fiction · 19th century · British literature · social commentary · industrial revolution · class struggle · religion · morality · nature · family dynamics · education · politics