Lulu's Library, Volume 2 (of 3) by Louisa May Alcott
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Author | Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
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Title | Lulu's Library, Volume 2 (of 3) |
Contents | The frost king and how the fairies conquered him -- Lilybell and Thistledown -- Ripple, the water sprite -- Eva's visit to fairy land -- Sunshine, and her brothers and sisters -- The fairy spring -- Queen Aster -- The brownie and the princess -- Mermaids -- Little Bud -- The flower's story. |
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Summary | "Lulu's Library, Volume 2" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of children's stories, likely written in the late 19th century. This volume contains enchanting tales that weave together themes of magic, nature, and the gentle power of kindness, primarily featuring various fairy characters in whimsical settings. Through these tales, Alcott invites readers into a world where fairies, sprites, and other magical creatures confront both challenges and adventures, ultimately underscoring the virtues of empathy and love. The opening of this volume presents the story "The Frost King and How the Fairies Conquered Him," where the Queen of the fairies convenes a council to address the tyrannical Frost King, who threatens the beauty of their flowers. The story follows the brave fairy Star as she volunteers to confront the Frost King in hopes of winning him over with love and compassion instead of conflict. Despite being imprisoned by the Frost King for her efforts, Star maintains her resolve to cultivate a garden in her dark cell, which ultimately catches the King's attention and begins to soften his heart. Through her courage and the eventual unity of the fairies, the tale emphasizes the triumph of love over tyranny and destruction, setting the tone for the enchanting narratives that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
Subject | Fairy tales |
Subject | Children's stories |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 32357 |
Release Date | May 13, 2010 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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