The Deluge by Charles Kingsley
The Deluge is a novel by Charles Kingsley that was first published in 1856. It tells the story of Noah and his family during the Great Flood, as described in the Book of Genesis. The book explores themes such as faith, hope, and redemption through the lens of the biblical narrative.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1873 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War · 4,083 words
First lines
My spirit shall not always strive with man. -GENESIS vi. 3.
LAST Sunday we read in the first lesson of the fall. This Sunday we read of the flood, the first-fruits of the fall.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1873 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War
- Length: 4,083 words
- Structure: 1 section, 28 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book delves into a historical period, providing an interpretation of actual events and characters with intricate details.
- Adventure — The story contains elements of quest and exploration, featuring dramatic events and action-packed sequences.
- War — Key elements of the plot revolve around the theme of war and military conflict in the historical period.
Tags
flood · nature · disaster · mythology · environment · humanity · survival · catastrophe · religion · morality · redemption · society