"The Water Babies" by Charles Kingsley

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In this paper the author examines the story of, ?The Water Babies?, by the English author, Kingsley and makes note of social conditions that existed in England at the time. The author examines some of the chapters closely and looks at Kingsley?s views on cleanliness and morals. The author makes note of the satirical comedy throughout and of Kingsley?s concerns about the treatment of children, and his desire for social reform.

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"The novel, charmingly and vividly told, is a work of art that was brought about by Kingsley?s concerns about the treatment of children, and his desire for social reform. Kingsley, a parson in the Church of England, a novelist, a Christian Socialist, a Protestant controversialist, poet, and an amateur naturalist managed to work every one of his life?s fondest beliefs and endeavors into Water Babies."

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