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About The Book: In Charles Kingsley's "The Water-Babies," we follow Tom, a chimney sweep who undergoes a transformation into a water baby after an incident in a river. Originally conceived as a satire supporting Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," the novel gained popularity in the UK. Tom's experiences on Saint Brendan's Island, guided by fairies, delve into themes of Christian redemption, critique societal mistreatment of the underprivileged and child labor, ultimately leading to his evolution into a "great man of science." The narrative concludes by emphasizing its fantastical nature. About The Author: Charles Kingsley (1819–1875) was a multifaceted figure, Anglican priest, social reformer, novelist, and poet. Born in Holne, Devon, he became known for his association with Christian socialism, championing working-class education, and advocating for labor cooperatives. Kingsley held various positions, including the presidency of the Birmingham and Midland Institute. He supported the harsh suppression of the Morant Bay Rebellion and was a friend of Charles Darwin. His literary works include historical novels like "Hypatia" and "Westward Ho!" and the enduring children's tale "The Water-Babies." Kingsley, a staunch critic of Roman Catholicism, also wrote poetry, political articles and sermons. The Title 'The Water-Babies A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby written/authored/edited by Charles Kingsley, Illustrator: Jessie Willcox Smith', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121269919 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 306 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Myths, Legends & Sagas, Classic Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-