The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby
by Charles Kingsley · 1863
Fantasy · ranked #59 in category
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 fanta
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- Fantasy
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- Charles Kingsley
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- Recommended
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