The Blue Rose Fairy Book by Maurice Baring
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| Author | Baring, Maurice, 1874-1945 |
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| Title | The Blue Rose Fairy Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The glass mender -- The blue rose -- The story of Vox Angelica and Lieblich Gedacht -- The vagabond -- The minstrel -- The hunchback, the pool, and the magic ring -- The silver mountain -- The ring -- The merchant's daughter -- The cunning apprentice -- Orestes and the dragon -- The wise princess. |
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| Summary | "The Blue Rose Fairy Book" by Maurice Baring is a collection of fairy tales likely written in the early 20th century. The stories within this volume weave enchanting narratives involving whimsical characters such as a Princess named Rainbow, a glass mender called Blue Eyes, and various mythical creatures. Each tale is set in a world filled with magic, adventure, and moral lessons, appealing to both children and adults who enjoy elaborate fairy tales and rich storytelling. At the start of the book, the first story introduces Princess Rainbow, who is confined to her tower to prevent her from encountering the Spring due to a curse put upon her at birth. Despite her isolation, she becomes increasingly curious about the outside world. On her sixteenth birthday, she hears a lovely tune that sparks her longing to experience the joys of Spring, leading her to discover a hidden yearning for freedom and adventure. As the narrative unfolds, we learn how Rainbow's destiny intertwines with that of the glass mender, Blue Eyes, showcasing themes of love, identity, and the struggle against imposed limitations. The beginning effectively sets the stage for a tale that blends magic with moral dilemmas, drawing readers into a beautifully crafted fairy tale realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36008 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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