Project Gutenberg 1999-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 208 Pyle, Howard 1853 1911 Twilight Land There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #47564 Introduction -- The stool of fortune -- The talisman of Solomon -- Ill-luck and the fiddler -- Empty bottles -- Good gifts and a fool's folly -- The good of a few words -- Woman's wit -- A piece of good luck -- The fruit of happiness -- Not a pin to choose -- Much shall have more and little shall have less -- Wisdom's wages and folly's pay -- The enchanted island -- All things are as fate wills -- Where to lay the blame -- The salt of life. Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "Twilight Land" by Howard Pyle is a collection of fantasy tales written during the late 19th century. The narrative transports readers to a magical realm where a mysterious protagonist encounters famous figures from folklore and fairy tales, such as Mother Goose, Aladdin, and Cinderella, who all gather to share their stories. At the start of the book, the narrator finds himself in "Twilight Land," a serene place where time seems to pause, and all is tranquil. As he drifts along the roads and enjoys the enchanting environment, he arrives at the Inn of Mother Goose, where beloved characters engage in storytelling. The opening segment primarily introduces the whimsical atmosphere of this land and sets the stage for the various tales that will unfold through the voices of these familiar characters. The storytelling begins with "The Stool of Fortune," where a soldier's journey intertwines with magical elements and fate, marking the transition into a realm where wishes and adventures abound. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fairy tales PZ PS Text Fantasy Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 482454 2025-08-01T10:59:25.695614 text/html 502135 2019-08-08T11:09:48 text/html; charset=utf-8 147228 2019-08-08T11:10:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 215782 2025-08-01T10:59:32.507077 application/epub+zip 220751 2025-08-01T10:59:27.700640 application/epub+zip 220751 2025-08-01T10:59:26.424631 application/epub+zip 389481 2025-08-01T10:59:36.264053 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362440 2025-08-01T10:59:31.773093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336420 2022-09-01T12:23:38.662252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414394 2025-08-01T10:59:24.763603 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 414351 2016-10-25T14:24:26 text/plain; charset=utf-8 140161 2016-10-25T14:26:22 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 406909 2008-11-20T14:54:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 139417 2008-11-20T14:55:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21151 2025-08-01T10:59:36.409072 application/rdf+xml 10316 2025-08-01T10:59:27.034572 image/jpeg 2839 2025-08-01T10:59:26.770575 image/jpeg 209996 2025-08-01T10:59:25.731619 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