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2018-10-28
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Frary, Marie Harriette
1883
Stebbins, Charles Maurice
1871
Martini, Herbert E.
The Crystal Palace and Other Legends
The crystal palace -- The angel page -- The gnome's road -- The Lorelei -- The sunken city -- The bird of paradise -- The bell of Atri -- The pot of hot porridge -- The silver bell -- The two baker boys -- The Emperor's wooing -- The magic ring -- Charlemagne's generosity -- The silver bridge -- The pet raven -- The night of the stolen treasure -- The water sprites -- The giant maiden -- The Swan Knight.
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"The Crystal Palace and Other Legends" by Marie H. Frary and Charles M. Stebbins is a collection of enchanting tales retold for children, likely written in the early 20th century. These legends combine elements of fantasy and folklore, depicting magical beings, heroic deeds, and moral lessons that reflect the ideals of bravery, kindness, and integrity. The book serves as a delightful introduction to historical and mythical narratives, capturing the imagination of young readers through timeless stories. The book features a variety of tales centered around captivating themes, such as love, adventure, and the supernatural. For instance, one story involves an old nurse named Margot who finds herself in a magical crystal palace after being led into the river by Father Rhine, a water spirit. Another tale details the brave actions of a young page who defends his master against robbers and later reveals himself as a spirit of light. The legends also include the story of the haughty maiden of Stavoren, whose selfishness leads to her downfall, and the tale of Lohengrin, the Swan Knight, who emerges as a noble champion for Princess Elsa. Each legend conveys moral lessons, encouraging virtues such as compassion, courage, and selflessness in an engaging and accessible manner for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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