Edith Nesbit

Broschiertes Buch

The Enchanted Castle

Beschreibung

First published in 1907, Edith Nesbit's "The Enchanted Castle" is the story of Gerald, James, and Kathleen, three young children living in the English countryside. They discover a castle while exploring during their school holidays and they pretend that it is enchanted. While in the castle's garden they discover what they believe to be a sleeping princess, who is actually Mabel, the housekeeper's niece. Mabel, pretending to be a princess, tells the children that the castle is full of magic. She takes them into the castle and shows the children a treasure room and what she says is a magic ring. Much to Mabel's and the children's surprise, the ring truly is magical and a fantastical adventure begins. The ring can also grant wishes and the children soon learn that not all wishes should come true and they must battle with a ghost, dinosaurs, and fearsome creatures called Ugli-Wuglies before they are all safe again. "The Enchanted Castle" is a delightful and entertaining tale of adventure which continues to entertain readers of all ages more than a century after its original publication. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Autor

Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was a British author and poet best known for her children's literature, including The Railway Children, Five Children and It and The Phoenix and the Carpet. Nesbit was born in London and spent much of her childhood moving between different parts of the country due to her father's work as an agricultural chemist. Nesbit began her writing career as a poet and was associated with the Symbolist movement. She later turned her attention to children's literature, drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a mother and her interest in the supernatural and magical worlds. Nesbit's writing was known for its humour, wit and imaginative storytelling, and she was one of the first authors to introduce a contemporary and realistic setting to children's literature. In addition to her writing, Nesbit was also an active member of the Fabian Society, a socialist organization that advocated for social and political change in Britain. Her political views were reflected in her writing, which often included themes of social justice and equality. Nesbit's works have been praised for their enduring appeal and their ability to engage and entertain readers of all ages. Her stories have been adapted into numerous films, television series and stage productions, and her influence on children's literature can be seen in the works of many contemporary authors. Nesbit's legacy as a pioneering and influential writer has continued to be celebrated and appreciated by readers around the world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Digireads.com
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 201g
• ISBN-13: 9781420978957
• ISBN-10: 1420978950
• Artikelnr.: 63185718