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Title: Brownies and Bogles

Note: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: What fairies were and what they did -- Fairy rulers -- The Black Elves -- The Light Elves -- Dear Brownie -- Other house-helpers -- Water-folk -- Mischief-makers -- Puck; and poets' fairies -- Changelings -- Fairyland -- The passing of the little people.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Brownies and Bogles" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a whimsical collection of folklore and fairy tales written in the late 19th century. The book explores the enchanting world of fairies, brownies, and bogles, delving into their characteristics and the roles they play in human life. At its core, it features a discussion on various types of fairy creatures, focusing particularly on Brownies who assist humans with household tasks, and their mischievous counterparts, the bogles. At the start of the narrative, the author defines fairies, contrasting modern interpretations with more romanticized historical views. Guiney introduces the idea of fairies being once revered as noble characters and calls upon various folkloric beliefs to illustrate the complexity of fairy lore. She reflects on how these beings have been perceived across different cultures, enlightening readers on the playful and sometimes troublesome nature of these enchanted creatures. The opening portion sets a vibrant tone, inviting readers into a magical realm filled with fascinating lore while hinting at the joy and mischief that these fairies can bring to both mortals and their own kind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920

Illustrator: Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry), 1853-1929

EBook No.: 39782

Published: May 24, 2012

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: Fantasy literature

Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Fairies -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Goblins -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Trolls -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Elves -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Mermaids -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Puck (Legendary character) -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Will-o'-the-wisp -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Dwarfs -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Kobolds -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Mermen -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Pixies -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Changelings -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T23:59:16Z Brownies and Bogles

This edition has images.

Title: Brownies and Bogles

Note: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: What fairies were and what they did -- Fairy rulers -- The Black Elves -- The Light Elves -- Dear Brownie -- Other house-helpers -- Water-folk -- Mischief-makers -- Puck; and poets' fairies -- Changelings -- Fairyland -- The passing of the little people.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Brownies and Bogles" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a whimsical collection of folklore and fairy tales written in the late 19th century. The book explores the enchanting world of fairies, brownies, and bogles, delving into their characteristics and the roles they play in human life. At its core, it features a discussion on various types of fairy creatures, focusing particularly on Brownies who assist humans with household tasks, and their mischievous counterparts, the bogles. At the start of the narrative, the author defines fairies, contrasting modern interpretations with more romanticized historical views. Guiney introduces the idea of fairies being once revered as noble characters and calls upon various folkloric beliefs to illustrate the complexity of fairy lore. She reflects on how these beings have been perceived across different cultures, enlightening readers on the playful and sometimes troublesome nature of these enchanted creatures. The opening portion sets a vibrant tone, inviting readers into a magical realm filled with fascinating lore while hinting at the joy and mischief that these fairies can bring to both mortals and their own kind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920

Illustrator: Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry), 1853-1929

EBook No.: 39782

Published: May 24, 2012

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: Fantasy literature

Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Fairies -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Goblins -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Trolls -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Elves -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Mermaids -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Puck (Legendary character) -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Will-o'-the-wisp -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Dwarfs -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Kobolds -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Mermen -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Pixies -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Changelings -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:39782:3 2012-05-24T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry) Guiney, Louise Imogen en 1