The Sea of Glass by Charles Kingsley
The Sea of Glass is a novel written by Charles Kingsley in 1856. The story follows the journey of a group of people who discover a magical sea that has the power to heal and transform. As they explore the sea, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including dangerous creatures and treacherous terrain. Through their experiences, the characters learn valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and the importance of community and friendship. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of nature and its exploration of themes such as spirituality, morality, and the human condition.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1856 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Sea Stories · 4,180 words
First lines
(_Trinity Sunday_.)
And when those beasts give glory, and honour, and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, the four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. - REVELATION iv. 9, 10, 11
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The Sea of Glass is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1856 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1856 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Sea Stories, Bildungsroman
- Length: 4,180 words
- Structure: 1 section, 35 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — As a novel, the book is inherently part of the fiction genre.
- Adventure — The plot incorporates elements of exploration and discovery, placing it within this genre.
- Sea Stories — The book's setting and theme associated with the sea categorize it under sea stories.
- Bildungsroman — The narrative style with a focus on the protagonist's moral and psychological growth characterizes it as a bildungsroman.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · mythology · ocean · exploration · nature · mystery · imagination · journey · friendship · discovery · environment