Chapel of the Foundling Hospital
Chapel of the Foundling Hospital is a historical novel by Felix Leigh. It tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, a charity founded in 1739 by Thomas Coram in London, England. The novel follows the lives of the children who were taken in by the hospital, as well as the people who ran it and the people who donated to it. It also explores the social and political issues of the time, such as poverty, class, and gender. The novel follows the lives of the children as they grow up and become adults, and how the hospital shaped their lives. It also looks at the impact the hospital had on the wider community, and how it changed the lives of those who were involved with it.
By Felix Leigh · First published 1883 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance · 199 words
First lines
In Guildford Street, great London Town,
Is a Nursery, bigger than ever has been: When each child grows up and leaves its walls, Another new baby that day is seen In the Foundling cots. Each little babe Has no baby sister or baby brother, And never shall know the anxious care And tender touch of a loving mother. But "Our Father," who gives their "daily bread" To all of His creatures, caused kindly men To build this home for famishing babes From many a poverty-stricken den: And here they are fed, and clothed, and taught, And lift their voices in prayer and praise; And here every Sunday the people flock To hear the Anthem the Foundlings raise.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Felix Leigh
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Drama
- Length: 199 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a foundling hospital, which is a historical institution.
- Mystery — The book follows the protagonist as they investigate the secrets of the foundling hospital and uncover its mysteries.
- Romance — The book follows the protagonist's romantic journey as they explore the foundling hospital and its secrets.
- Drama — The book follows the protagonist's journey as they uncover the secrets of the foundling hospital and the drama that ensues.
Tags
Children's Picture Books · Children's poetry · English · Juvenile poetry · London (England) · anxious · babe · baby · boys · bread · brother · care