The Water of Life
The Water of Life is a novel written by Charles Kingsley in 1854. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is sent to a remote village in Cornwall to recover from a illness. While there, he becomes involved in the lives of the local people and learns about their struggles and triumphs. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the power of nature to heal and transform.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1854 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 3,573 words
First lines
(_Preached at Westminster Abbey_)
And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. - REVELATION xxii. 17.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1854 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Children's Literature, Historical Fiction
- Length: 3,573 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — This book is primarily a story created by Charles Kingsley and therefore falls under the genre of Fiction.
- Adventure — The book follows the adventurous journey of the hero and hence can be classified as an Adventure genre.
- Fantasy — The imaginary and supernatural elements used in the book by Charles Kingsley place it under the genre of Fantasy.
- Children's Literature — The Fairy tales and moralistic undertones make the book especially appealing and suitable for children.
Tags
nature · spirituality · mythology · allegory · morality · transformation · adventure · self-discovery · environment · water · life · growth