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Title: Twilight Land
Note: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #47564
Contents: Introduction -- The stool of fortune -- The talisman of Solomon -- Ill-luck and the fiddler -- Empty bottles -- Good gifts and a fool's folly -- The good of a few words -- Woman's wit -- A piece of good luck -- The fruit of happiness -- Not a pin to choose -- Much shall have more and little shall have less -- Wisdom's wages and folly's pay -- The enchanted island -- All things are as fate wills -- Where to lay the blame -- The salt of life.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "Twilight Land" by Howard Pyle is a collection of fantasy tales written during the late 19th century. The narrative transports readers to a magical realm where a mysterious protagonist encounters famous figures from folklore and fairy tales, such as Mother Goose, Aladdin, and Cinderella, who all gather to share their stories. At the start of the book, the narrator finds himself in "Twilight Land," a serene place where time seems to pause, and all is tranquil. As he drifts along the roads and enjoys the enchanting environment, he arrives at the Inn of Mother Goose, where beloved characters engage in storytelling. The opening segment primarily introduces the whimsical atmosphere of this land and sets the stage for the various tales that will unfold through the voices of these familiar characters. The storytelling begins with "The Stool of Fortune," where a soldier's journey intertwines with magical elements and fate, marking the transition into a realm where wishes and adventures abound. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 1751
Published: May 1, 1999
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Twilight Land
Note: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #47564
Contents: Introduction -- The stool of fortune -- The talisman of Solomon -- Ill-luck and the fiddler -- Empty bottles -- Good gifts and a fool's folly -- The good of a few words -- Woman's wit -- A piece of good luck -- The fruit of happiness -- Not a pin to choose -- Much shall have more and little shall have less -- Wisdom's wages and folly's pay -- The enchanted island -- All things are as fate wills -- Where to lay the blame -- The salt of life.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "Twilight Land" by Howard Pyle is a collection of fantasy tales written during the late 19th century. The narrative transports readers to a magical realm where a mysterious protagonist encounters famous figures from folklore and fairy tales, such as Mother Goose, Aladdin, and Cinderella, who all gather to share their stories. At the start of the book, the narrator finds himself in "Twilight Land," a serene place where time seems to pause, and all is tranquil. As he drifts along the roads and enjoys the enchanting environment, he arrives at the Inn of Mother Goose, where beloved characters engage in storytelling. The opening segment primarily introduces the whimsical atmosphere of this land and sets the stage for the various tales that will unfold through the voices of these familiar characters. The storytelling begins with "The Stool of Fortune," where a soldier's journey intertwines with magical elements and fate, marking the transition into a realm where wishes and adventures abound. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 1751
Published: May 1, 1999
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.