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The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Eells, Elsie Spicer, 1880-1963
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores" by Elsie Spicer Eells is a collection of folk stories and fairy tales written in the early 20th century. The book explores the enchanting traditions of the Azores, a picturesque group of islands belonging to Portugal, blending elements of folklore with magical themes. Through various tales featuring characters such as kings, princesses, and magical beings, it delves into the rich cultural heritage and mystical landscapes of these islands. At the start of this work, we are introduced to the Azores and their enchanting history, with the origins of the islands tied to the mythical lore of Atlantis, including the tale of Princess Bluegreen and her father, King Graywhite. The narrative also touches upon the introduction of fairies in these tales, as the author reflects on experiencing the spirit of these stories during her visit to the islands. The opening chapter sets the stage for a series of whimsical tales that are not only entertaining but also serve to preserve the fading traditions of Azorean folklore, hinting at the magic that still resonates in the lives of the islanders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Princess Bluegreen of the seven cities
- The islands of flowers
- Why dogs sniff
- Longstaff, Pinepuller and Rockheaver
- The table, the sifter and the pinchers
- Linda Branca and her mask
- Fresh figs
- Peter-of-the-pigs
- The princess who lost her rings
- The master of magic
- St. Anthony's godchild
- Trouble when one's young
- The little maid who was wise
- Manoel Littlebean
- The necklace of pearls
- The daughter of the king of Naples
- Maria-of-the-forest
- The seven enchanted princes
- The listening king
- José the Beast Slayer
- The princess of the lost island
- Why the Alvéloa bird received a blessing
- Why the Codorniz bird received a curse
- Outside the door like the mother of St. Peter
- Why the owl flies at night
- The laborer and his master
- 'Tis faith which saves
- St. Brendan's island
- The silent cavalier
- The enchanted palace
- The friend of the Devil
- The miller's cloak
- The magic mouthful
- The messengers.
- Credits:
- Produced by Al Haines
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
- Release date is 2011-09-28
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