About “The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby”
The story follows Tom in his land-life as a climbing boy for a chimney-sweep and in his after-life as a water-baby, where he gains redemption from selfishness as well as from drudgery. On to his fantasy Kingsley grafts a series of digressions and comic asides, through which he comments on a range of contemporary issues.
Book details
- Published
- 1863
- Latest edition
- 1863 · ISBN 9781425054816
- ISBN
- 9781425054816
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby?
The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby by Charles Kingsley has 428 pages.
