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LoC No.: 01028172
Title:
Child Stories from the Masters
Being a Few Modest Interpretations of Some Phases of the
Master Works Done in a Child Way
Note: Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Thomas Strong, Linda McKeown
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Child Stories from the Masters" by Maud Menefee is a collection of children's stories inspired by famous literary works written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a gentle introduction to classic literature, presenting key themes and characters in a child-friendly manner. Menefee aims to make the essence of renowned poems and tales accessible to young readers through these simple retellings. The collection includes interpretations of various works, such as "Pippa Passes" by Robert Browning, "Wilhelm Meister" by Goethe, and "Parsifal" by Richard Wagner, among others. Each story captures the essence of its source material, often focusing on joyful themes of innocence, service, and the pursuit of beauty. For example, the story of Pippa reflects her joy and the impact her song has on those around her, while Mignon's tale explores the search for happiness and belonging. The book concludes with stories emphasizing love, joy, and hope, inviting children to engage with these themes while being introduced to the broader world of literature and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Menefee, Maud
EBook No.: 21764
Published: Jun 8, 2007
Downloads: 292
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Literature -- Adaptations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01028172
Title:
Child Stories from the Masters
Being a Few Modest Interpretations of Some Phases of the
Master Works Done in a Child Way
Note: Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Thomas Strong, Linda McKeown
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Child Stories from the Masters" by Maud Menefee is a collection of children's stories inspired by famous literary works written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a gentle introduction to classic literature, presenting key themes and characters in a child-friendly manner. Menefee aims to make the essence of renowned poems and tales accessible to young readers through these simple retellings. The collection includes interpretations of various works, such as "Pippa Passes" by Robert Browning, "Wilhelm Meister" by Goethe, and "Parsifal" by Richard Wagner, among others. Each story captures the essence of its source material, often focusing on joyful themes of innocence, service, and the pursuit of beauty. For example, the story of Pippa reflects her joy and the impact her song has on those around her, while Mignon's tale explores the search for happiness and belonging. The book concludes with stories emphasizing love, joy, and hope, inviting children to engage with these themes while being introduced to the broader world of literature and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Menefee, Maud
EBook No.: 21764
Published: Jun 8, 2007
Downloads: 292
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Literature -- Adaptations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.