Fairy Circles : Tales and Legends of Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Villamaria, 1830-1895

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Fairy Circles" by Villamaria is a collection of tales and legends focused on fantastical beings such as giants, dwarfs, fairies, water-sprites, and hobgoblins, likely written in the late 19th century. This enchanting work delves into various stories that celebrate folklore and mythology, inviting readers to explore the mystical realms alongside characters, such as the young prince Frederick and his beloved Gela, who embody themes of love, sacrifice, and the trials of duty. At the start of the collection, the narrative unfolds with "Barbarossa's Youthful Dream," introducing the young prince Frederick, who cherishes the freedom of the forest and the secret love he holds for Gela, daughter of a retainer. As the prince prepares to join a crusade, Gela is forced to make a heart-wrenching sacrifice for his future, leading to a poignant farewell that shapes their destinies. This initial chapter establishes the tone for the interwoven tales of ambition, loss, and hope, seamlessly blending historical elements with fantastical storytelling that promises to engage anyone with a love for fairy tales and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Barbarossa's youthful dream

King Laurin

The dwarf of Venice

Rhine gold: a tale of the Nibelungen

The friendship of the dwarfs

The flower of Iceland

The sea-fairy

The faithful goblin

The fallen bell

The last home of the giants.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-04-28