Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 419 Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) 1823 1901 Yonge, Charlotte Mary Yonge, C. M. (Charlotte Mary) A Reputed Changeling; Or, Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago Transcribed by David Price "A Reputed Changeling; Or, Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago" by C. M. Yonge is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the 17th century, it explores themes of supernatural beliefs through the life of a boy named Peregrine Oakshott, who is believed by those around him to be a changeling, or an elf swapped for a human child. The story delves into the social dynamics of the time, particularly the fears and superstitions that plague families like Peregrine’s, as well as the contrasting innocence of childhood friendship and adventure amidst societal expectations. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to two young girls, Anne Jacobina Woodford and Lucy Archfield, who are intrigued by Peregrine's reputation as a changeling. Following a series of mischievous pranks attributed to Peregrine, the narrative reveals the complexities of his character—he's portrayed as both a victim of circumstance and a source of irritation for his peers. As the girls discuss the changeling folklore, they exhibit a mixture of fear and fascination towards Peregrine, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of social alienation and childhood innocence. The interactions among the children present a vivid picture of their world, layered with the tensions of belief in the supernatural and the harsh realities of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Christian life -- Fiction Friendship -- Fiction Conduct of life -- Fiction Widows -- Fiction Courtship -- Fiction Uncles -- Fiction Adventure stories Voyages and travels -- Fiction Youth and death -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 801365 2025-08-05T15:35:05.904942 text/html 824006 2020-12-14T22:52:16 text/html 409932 2025-08-05T15:35:16.905916 application/epub+zip 422331 2025-08-05T15:35:09.696946 application/epub+zip 388758 2025-08-05T15:35:08.226936 application/epub+zip 802686 2025-08-05T15:35:22.669886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 769725 2025-08-05T15:35:16.005893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 556563 2022-09-06T20:48:23.494135 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764875 2025-08-05T15:35:04.720982 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 765998 2020-12-14T22:52:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21615 2025-08-05T15:35:22.803854 application/rdf+xml 24215 2025-08-05T15:35:08.880924 image/jpeg 4453 2025-08-05T15:35:08.611917 image/jpeg 303318 2020-12-14T22:52:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 297195 2020-12-14T22:52:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 404186 2025-08-05T15:35:05.968944 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia