by Charles Kingsley · REY LEAR, S.L. · tapa dura · ISBN 9788493553197
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Dive into the magical world of 'The Water-Babies', a classic work by Charles Kingsley that has captivated readers of all ages. Originally published in 1863, this edition from Rey Lear, S.L. features the original illustrations by Linley Sambourne, transporting you to a universe where fantasy and reality intertwine. Follow the story of Tom, a young chimney sweep who transforms into a water baby and discovers an underwater world full of adventures and teachings. This Spanish edition, translated by Berta Roda Rebollo, invites you to reflect on nature, morality, and the pursuit of freedom.
Charles Kingsley was an English clergyman, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. A broad church priest of the Church of England, he is particularly associated with Christian socialism, Anti-Catholicism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms. He is known for his novels Yeast (1848), Alton Locke (1850), Hypatia (1853), Westward Ho! (1855), The Water-Babies (1863), and Hereward the Wake (1866).
