The Seven Plaits of Nettles, and other stories by Edric Vredenburg
"The Seven Plaits of Nettles, and other stories" by Edric Vredenburg is a collection of children's fairy tales written in the early 20th century. It features fantastical themes and moral lessons, exploring the virtues of kindness, sacrifice, and the consequences of one's actions. The book embodies traditional storytelling elements common in fairy tales, engaging young readers with imaginative plots and memorable characters. The titular story, "The Seven Plaits of Nettles," narrates thejourney of a compassionate girl named Ellaleen, who seeks to save her suffering country from an extravagant and uncaring king. Guided by a mysterious old woman, Ellaleen faces physical trials to create magical nettle plaits that, when thrown into the kingdom's lake, transform both the land and the people. The outcomes are then reflected in the king's surprising change of heart, illustrating redemption through hardship. Other stories in the collection, such as "When Our Ship Comes Home" and "The Golden Wish," similarly feature young protagonists facing challenges and embodying virtues that lead to transformative outcomes, emphasizing important ethical lessons woven through enchanting narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vredenburg, Edric, 1860- |
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| Illustrator | Bowley, May, 1864-1960 |
| Illustrator | Cowham, Hilda, 1873-1964 |
| Illustrator | Noyes Lewis, T., 1862-1946 |
| Title | The Seven Plaits of Nettles, and other stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The seven plaits of nettles -- When our ship comes home -- The golden wish -- The princess and the frog -- The three snowflakes. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63437 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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