The King of the Earth
The King of the Earth is a novel written by Charles Kingsley in 1850. The story follows the journey of a young man named Edwin Broome who travels to South America in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including a mysterious woman known only as "The Queen of the Earth." Through his experiences, Broome learns about the nature of power and the importance of humility.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1841 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical fiction · 2,991 words
First lines
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. [_Preached in_ 1849.]
Behold, thy King cometh unto thee. -MATTHEW xxi. 4.
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The King of the Earth is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1841 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1841 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical fiction, Fairy tale
- Length: 2,991 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title suggests a setting that is not realistic, indicating elements of fantasy.
- Adventure — The term 'king' suggests a ruler or leader, which implies conflict, risk, and adventure.
- Historical fiction — If the book portrays historical events from a fictional perspective and is set in the past, then it could be part of this genre.
- Fairy tale — The use of royalty such as a king often denotes fairy tales or fables.
Tags
nature · environment · morality · spirituality · leadership · humanity · philosophy · social justice · redemption · faith · community · sacrifice