The Firelight Fairy Book by Henry Beston
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| Author | Beston, Henry, 1888-1968 |
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| Title | The Firelight Fairy Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The Queen of Lantern Land -- The adventures of Florian -- The seller of dreams -- The treasure castle -- Prince Sneeze -- Marianna -- The lost half-hour -- The enchanted elm -- The bird-boy -- The master mariner -- The marvelous dog and the wonderful cat -- The shepherd of clouds -- The city under the sea. |
| Credits | Produced by Don Kostuch |
| Summary | "The Firelight Fairy Book" by Henry Beston is a collection of enchanting fairy tales written in the early 20th century. The stories within celebrate magical realms and adventures, featuring characters like a prince caught in a series of whimsical challenges and a brave girl named Isabella disguised as a boy. These tales blend fantasy, moral lessons, and rich imagery, evoking a sense of wonder and nostalgia for readers of all ages. The opening of "The Firelight Fairy Book" introduces readers to a nostalgic foreword written by Theodore Roosevelt, who reflects on the beauty and simplicity of childhood and fairy tales. This sets the stage for the first tale about the Prince of Lantern Land, who embarks on a quest through mysterious mountains, faces challenges, and ultimately finds himself in the magical city of Lantern Land. As he navigates through enchanting landscapes, he discovers love when he meets the Queen of Lantern Land, setting into motion a chain of events that involve a wicked enchanter and an impending wedding, ensuring the tale is ripe with adventure and fantasy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19207 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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