Ting-a-ling

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902

Contributor:

Bensell, Edmund Birckhead, 1842-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ting-a-ling" by Frank R. Stockton is a whimsical tale written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a fantastical realm filled with magic, fairies, and royal intrigue, centering around a beautiful princess named Aufalia and her encounters with a brave prince as well as the mischievous fairy, Ting-a-ling. Themes of adventure and love permeate the narrative, offering a charming blend of humor and enchantment. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the enchanted land where the princess resides under the care of her father, a benevolent king. Following a chance encounter with a young prince while on a clandestine walk, Aufalia finds herself embroiled in trouble when her protective attendants flee during a sudden skirmish. This sets off a series of misadventures, including the prince becoming imprisoned and Aufalia's distress over his fate. Meanwhile, the fairy Ting-a-ling witnesses the turmoil and vows to help the couple, leading to a journey filled with magical encounters, humor, and eventual resolutions that highlight the power of love and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Susan Carr, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-03-16