Moonshine & Clover by Laurence Housman

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Author Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959
Illustrator Housman, Clemence, 1861-1955
Title Moonshine & Clover
Alternate Title Moonshine and Clover
Contents The prince with the nine sorrows -- How little Duke Jarl saved the castle -- A capful of moonshine -- The story of the herons -- The crown's warranty -- Rocking-Horse Land -- Japonel -- Gammelyn, the dressmaker -- The feeding of the emigrants -- White birch -- The luck of the roses -- The white doe -- The moon-stroke -- The gentle cockatrice -- The green bird -- The man who killed the cuckoo -- A Chinese fairy-tale -- Happy returns.
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Summary "Moonshine & Clover" by Laurence Housman is a collection of fairy tales written in the late 19th century. This anthology brings together several stories that explore themes of magic, adventure, and the complexities of love and life through whimsical narratives featuring characters such as princes, princesses, and magical creatures. The tales playfully weave moral lessons and emotional depth into fantastical settings. The opening portion of the book introduces the first tale, "The Prince with the Nine Sorrows." It begins with a prophecy surrounding a young prince who faces impending doom related to the tragic fate of his nine foster sisters, each taken mysteriously from him, leaving him with a profound sense of sorrow. As the prince grows, he's determined to understand the mystery of his sisters' disappearances and embarks on a journey filled with emotional turmoil and existential questions. The narrative sets the tone for the enchanting yet poignant stories to come, hinting at the intertwined destinies of love, loss, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Short stories
Subject Fairy tales
Category Text
EBook-No. 34852
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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