Belgian Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis
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"Belgian Fairy Tales" by William Elliot Griffis is a collection of enchanting stories written in the late 19th century. The book captures the folklore and cultural essence of Belgium, blending tales of fairies, nature, and human spirit with historical references. The collection recounts various adventures, including characters like Emile and his beloved horse Baldwin, as well as a set of magical sisters transformed into swans. The opening of this work introduces readers
to the vibrant landscape of Belgium, highlighting its diverse races and rich heritage. It centers on a young boy named Emile in the Ardennes region, who tends to his father's horses, particularly a colt named Baldwin. The narrative sets the stage for the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, as Emile prepares to join the fight for his country. Through a delicate combination of realism and fantasy, the beginning offers a glimpse into the joys of youth and the hardships of war, laying a foundation for the magical tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Carlson, George L., 1887-1962 |
| LoC No. | 19015590 |
| Title | Belgian Fairy Tales |
| Original Publication | United States: Thomas Y. Crowell Company,1919. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Belgium |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67256 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67256-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 911 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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