The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales by Mrs. Alfred Gatty

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Author Gatty, Alfred, Mrs., 1809-1873
Title The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales
Contents The fairy godmothers -- Joachim the mimic -- Darkness and light -- The love of God.
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Summary "The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales" by Mrs. Alfred Gatty is a collection of children's stories encompassing themes of morality and human happiness, written during the mid-19th century. The narratives revolve around various fairy godmothers who bestow gifts on mortal children, emphasizing both the light-heartedness and seriousness of their discussions on what constitutes true happiness in life. At the start of the collection, the fairies gather in a serene bay in Fairy Land to debate the gifts they plan to give to mortal children at an upcoming series of christenings. They explore different virtues, such as beauty, riches, and the complexities that accompany them. The fairies' conversations reveal their concerns regarding human happiness and the impact of their gifts, suggesting that what may seem desirable could lead to complications. This opening portion introduces key characters like Ianthe, Euphrosyne, and others, each with distinct views on choosing the right gifts—setting the stage for the exploration of these moral questions throughout the tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 11319
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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