Mary De Morgan

Broschiertes Buch

On a Pincushion and Other Fairy Tales (1877)

Beschreibung

On A Pincushion And Other Fairy Tales is a collection of whimsical and enchanting stories written by Mary De Morgan in 1877. The book features a variety of fairy tales, each with its own unique setting and cast of characters, from fairies and goblins to brave knights and cunning witches. The stories are filled with magic, adventure, and romance, and are sure to delight readers of all ages. Whether you're looking for a thrilling tale of heroism and bravery, or a heartwarming story of love and friendship, On A Pincushion And Other Fairy Tales has something for everyone. With its beautiful prose and timeless themes, this classic collection is a must-read for anyone who loves fairy tales and the magic of storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Mary De Morgan (Feb 24, 1850-May 18, 1907) was an acclaimed Victorian author best known for her untraditional fairy tales. Well-educated and choosing not to marry, De Morgan epitomized the "New Woman" in Victorian England, seeking radical social reforms and greater independence for women. She is considered one of England's first feminist fairy tale writers. Her stories often subverted traditional gender roles, had little concern for accumulating wealth, and in some cases, no happily-ever-after ending. De Morgan frequently entertained the children of friends at parties with her inventive tales. Her stories were so well received, she put pen to paper and soon published her first story collection at the age of twenty-seven. Her three collections of fairy tales include On a Pincushion¿and Other Fairy Tales (1877);¿The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde and Other Stories¿(1880); and¿The Windfairies¿and Other Tales (1900). Her story "The Toy Princess" from On a Pincushion was adapted in 1966 for the BBC children's TV show Jackanory, and again in 1981 on Jackanory Playhouse. Otherwise, over time her fairy tales have mostly been forgotten. De Morgan died in Egypt of tuberculosis in 1907 at the age of fifty-seven.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9781437087642
• ISBN-10: 1437087647
• Artikelnr.: 25518988