The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of whimsical stories written during the late 19th century. The title tale introduces readers to the peculiar character known as the Bee-man, who lives a solitary life surrounded by bees. As the narrative unfolds, the Bee-man learns that he may have been magically transformed from another form, prompting him to embark on a quest to uncover his original identity and restore himself. At the start of the story, we meet the old Bee-man, who resides in a humble hut that resembles a giant beehive. He is content in his unique existence, gathering honey and living harmoniously with his buzzing companions. However, the arrival of a Junior Sorcerer disrupts his peace as he informs the Bee-man of a potential transformation he has undergone. This revelation leads the Bee-man into a state of deep reflection and a desire to reclaim his former self. As he embarks on a journey filled with encounters and reflections on his identity, he faces humorous challenges and learns about the nature of companionship, bravery, and self-acceptance amidst his quest for understanding. The opening chapter sets the stage for a fanciful exploration of life's deeper meanings wrapped in Stockton's signature playful storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The bee-man of Orn

The griffin and the minor canon

Old Pipes and the dryad

The queen's museum

Christmas before last; or, the fruit of the fragile palm

Prince Hassak's march

The battle of the third cousins

The banished king

The philopena.

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Kevin Field and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-04-01