Project Gutenberg 2012-07-28 Public domain in the USA. 408 Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith 1856 1923 Riggs, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin Smith, Kate Douglas Riggs, George Christopher, Mrs. Wiggin, Samuel Bradley, Mrs. Smith, Nora Archibald 1859 1934 Smith, Nora A. (Nora Archibald) MacKinstry, E. (Elizabeth) MacKinstry, Elizabeth The Fairy Ring Produced by David Edwards, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive and Hathi Trust Digital Library for the Frontispiece used.) "The Fairy Ring" by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith is a collection of fairy tales, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This enchanting anthology presents a selection of lesser-known fairy tales from various traditions, aiming to spark the imagination of children and adults alike. The introduction emphasizes the timeless nature of fairy tales and the magic they instill, while also hinting at the presence of recurring themes, such as virtue triumphing over malevolence. The opening of "The Fairy Ring" begins with a whimsical poem that invites readers into a world of fairies, enchantment, and familiar characters, setting the tone for the stories to follow. The introduction further establishes the collection's purpose: preserving and sharing treasured tales that have been passed down through generations, each serving as a "golden apple" ripe for the picking. The first story, "East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon," unfolds the adventure of a young girl who embarks on a quest involving a mysterious white bear and a cursed prince, illustrating themes of bravery and love intertwined with magical elements. This early chapter showcases the enchanting storytelling style and rich imagery that permeates the entire collection, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate classic fairy tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40359/40359-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fairy tales PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 1003607 2025-08-16T11:08:19.450635 text/html 988767 2024-10-23T09:54:26 text/html 1890607 2025-08-16T11:08:32.729552 application/epub+zip 1905319 2025-08-16T11:08:22.051654 application/epub+zip 439995 2025-08-16T11:08:20.525627 application/epub+zip 2036469 2025-08-16T11:08:40.347534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1942825 2025-08-16T11:08:30.949604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 631591 2022-09-18T13:02:55.469808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 918381 2025-08-16T11:08:17.459634 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 898413 2024-10-23T09:54:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17702 2025-08-16T11:08:40.514517 application/rdf+xml 16058 2025-08-16T11:08:20.676617 image/jpeg 2249 2025-08-16T11:08:20.586623 image/jpeg 1864169 2025-08-16T11:08:19.595617 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 en.wikipedia