Edith Nesbit

eBook, ePUB

The Three C's (Illustrated) (eBook, ePUB)

The Book of Spells: Children's Fantasy Classic (The Wonderful Garden)

Illustrator: Millar, H. R.

Beschreibung

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Three C's (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. When the Stanmore parents leave for India, their children, Charles, Caroline and Charlotte, go to their great uncle for a summer holiday in his old house. They find out that one of their ancestors was a witch, the uncle tells them about her lost magic book called The Language of Flowers, and the Three C's start looking for it willing to try different magical charms and spells. Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children - the tales of fantastical adventures, journeys back in time and travel to magical worlds.

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• Größe: 4.63MB
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Autor

Edith Nesbit (1858-1924), a name that is often accompanied by a sense of nostalgia for many readers, was an English author and poet, acclaimed for her innovative contributions to children's literature. Nesbit's works were revolutionary in that they moved away from the didactic and moral tales that prevailed in the Victorian era, instead imbuing her stories with lively characters, relatable plots, and a blend of magic and everyday life that would later influence writers such as C. S. Lewis and J. K. Rowling. Among her extensive bibliography, which includes more than 60 books of children's literature, poetry, and horror stories, 'The Three C's (Illustrated Edition)' stands out as an example of her literary style that often combined charming illustrations with engaging narratives. Her narratives were distinguished by her ability to craft stories from the child's perspective-a novelty at the time of her writing-which allowed young readers to see themselves within the fabric of her tales. Moreover, Nesbit is remembered for her oeuvre as a founding figure of the genre now called children's literature. She was a prominent member of the Fabian Society, and her works also subtly reflected her political and social beliefs. Nesbit's influence has been extolled by literary critics and she remains a cherished author whose stories continue to inspire whimsical dreams and adventures among readers of all ages.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Altersempfehlung: ab 8 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Dezember 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788026872467
• Artikelnr.: 47327490