Project Gutenberg 2012-04-28 Public domain in the USA. 199 Villamaria 1830 1895 Timme, Marie Jeserich Fairy Circles Tales and Legends of Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins Barbarossa's youthful dream -- King Laurin -- The dwarf of Venice -- Rhine gold: a tale of the Nibelungen -- The friendship of the dwarfs -- The flower of Iceland -- The sea-fairy -- The faithful goblin -- The fallen bell -- The last home of the giants. Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Fairy Circles" by Villamaria is a collection of tales and legends focused on fantastical beings such as giants, dwarfs, fairies, water-sprites, and hobgoblins, likely written in the late 19th century. This enchanting work delves into various stories that celebrate folklore and mythology, inviting readers to explore the mystical realms alongside characters, such as the young prince Frederick and his beloved Gela, who embody themes of love, sacrifice, and the trials of duty. At the start of the collection, the narrative unfolds with "Barbarossa's Youthful Dream," introducing the young prince Frederick, who cherishes the freedom of the forest and the secret love he holds for Gela, daughter of a retainer. As the prince prepares to join a crusade, Gela is forced to make a heart-wrenching sacrifice for his future, leading to a poignant farewell that shapes their destinies. This initial chapter establishes the tone for the interwoven tales of ambition, loss, and hope, seamlessly blending historical elements with fantastical storytelling that promises to engage anyone with a love for fairy tales and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39560/39560-h/images/i_cover.jpg Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fairy tales Legends Children's stories PZ Text Category: Literature - Other Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 452723 2025-08-16T06:38:10.486611 text/html 450688 2012-04-28T14:47:52 text/html 3442569 2025-08-16T06:38:17.619558 application/epub+zip 3448614 2025-08-16T06:38:12.088606 application/epub+zip 1345901 2025-08-16T06:38:11.271627 application/epub+zip 3570909 2025-08-16T06:38:21.833591 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2423078 2025-08-16T06:38:16.796552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325574 2022-09-18T06:56:02.394178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458148 2025-08-16T06:38:09.515604 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 458035 2012-04-28T14:47:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 458048 2012-04-28T14:47:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21075 2025-08-16T06:38:22.017528 application/rdf+xml 29121 2025-08-16T06:38:11.362577 image/jpeg 4216 2025-08-16T06:38:11.317582 image/jpeg 169810 2012-04-28T14:47:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 3309746 2012-04-28T14:47:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 169775 2012-04-28T14:47:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 3355576 2025-08-16T06:38:10.668649 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