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Title: Once on a Time
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by K Hindall <kkh2@cornell.edu> from a PDF at
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//www.archive.org/details/onceontime00miln
and
edited by Padraig O hIceadha.
Summary: "Once on a Time" by A. A. Milne is a whimsical fantasy tale written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a fairytale-like setting with various characters, including King Merriwig of Euralia, his daughter Princess Hyacinth, and the ambitious Countess Belvane, engaging in humorous adventures and misadventures amidst a backdrop of royal intrigue and whimsical misunderstandings. The opening of the book introduces us to King Merriwig, who is at breakfast with his daughter, Princess Hyacinth. Their light banter reveals the King’s somewhat nostalgic longing for the days of adventure, while Hyacinth’s innocence prompts them to discuss her mother. The dynamic between them sets the tone for their upcoming challenges. The narrative hints at other characters, such as the ambitious Countess Belvane, who will play a pivotal role in the unfolding tale. Overall, this initial portion establishes a lively atmosphere filled with humor, familial relationships, and hints of intrigue that promise further enchantment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956
Illustrator: Robinson, Charles, 1870-1937
EBook No.: 27771
Published: Jan 11, 2009
Downloads: 225
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy literature
Subject: Humorous stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Once on a Time
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by K Hindall <kkh2@cornell.edu> from a PDF at
archive.org
http:
//www.archive.org/details/onceontime00miln
and
edited by Padraig O hIceadha.
Summary: "Once on a Time" by A. A. Milne is a whimsical fantasy tale written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a fairytale-like setting with various characters, including King Merriwig of Euralia, his daughter Princess Hyacinth, and the ambitious Countess Belvane, engaging in humorous adventures and misadventures amidst a backdrop of royal intrigue and whimsical misunderstandings. The opening of the book introduces us to King Merriwig, who is at breakfast with his daughter, Princess Hyacinth. Their light banter reveals the King’s somewhat nostalgic longing for the days of adventure, while Hyacinth’s innocence prompts them to discuss her mother. The dynamic between them sets the tone for their upcoming challenges. The narrative hints at other characters, such as the ambitious Countess Belvane, who will play a pivotal role in the unfolding tale. Overall, this initial portion establishes a lively atmosphere filled with humor, familial relationships, and hints of intrigue that promise further enchantment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956
Illustrator: Robinson, Charles, 1870-1937
EBook No.: 27771
Published: Jan 11, 2009
Downloads: 225
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy literature
Subject: Humorous stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.