Twilight Land by Howard Pyle
"Twilight Land" by Howard Pyle is a collection of fantastical stories written in the late 19th century. The book introduces readers to a magical realm where characters from various fairy tales and folklore converge to share their adventures and tales. It features a host of well-known literary figures, including Aladdin, Cinderella, and Sindbad the Sailor, creating a rich tapestry of narratives rooted in whimsy and imagination. The opening portion of "Twilight Land"transports readers into a dreamlike environment, where the narrator arrives in a tranquil place called Twilight Land. Describing it as a peaceful escape from reality, the narrator encounters a whimsical inn that serves as a gathering spot for legendary characters sharing stories. The atmosphere is filled with magic and possibility, inviting readers into a realm of captivating tales. As the narrator enters the inn, the Soldier who cheated the Devil begins to regale the others with his tale, setting the stage for the enchanting stories to follow, including "The Stool of Fortune," which introduces themes of magic, luck, and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 |
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| Title | Twilight Land |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The stool of fortune -- The talisman of Solomon -- Ill-luck and the fiddler -- Empty bottles -- Good gifts and a fool's folly -- The good of a few words -- Woman's wit -- A piece of good luck -- The fruit of happiness -- Not a pin to choose -- Much shall have more and little shall have less -- Wisdom's wages and folly's pay -- The enchanted island -- All things are as fate wills -- Where to lay the blame -- The salt of life. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47564 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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