Violet: A Fairy Story

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guild, C. S. (Caroline Snowden), 1827-1898.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Violet: A Fairy Story" by C. S. Guild is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This enchanting tale centers on a little girl named Violet, who, despite her humble circumstances, finds beauty and joy in her natural surroundings, loved by her poor but content parents. The story presents themes of love, generosity, and the magical presence of fairies symbolizing these virtues in Violet's life. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Violet, the daughter of a modest gardener named Reuben, who find their greatest treasure in her joyful existence rather than material wealth. The opening chapters detail their simplicity and happiness, showcasing Violet's bond with nature and her imaginative relationships with her animal friends and portrayed fairies, Love and Contentment, who watch over her. Violet's world is filled with idyllic experiences in her garden and the nearby woods, from gathering flowers to watching nature, which sets a magical tone for her adventures. The beginning establishes a foundation of innocence and purity, hinting at the challenges she may face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Heather Clark, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-04-05