Project Gutenberg 2024-06-18 Public domain in the USA. 241 Brontë, Charlotte 1816 1855 Bell, Currer Bronte, Charlotte Charlotte Brontë Hatfield, C. W. (Charles William) 1942 Hatfield, Charles William Shorter, Clement King 1857 1926 26008069 The twelve adventurers, and other stories The 12 adventurers, and other stories $aLondon :$bHodder and Stoughton, $c1925. The twelve adventurers -- An adventure in Ireland -- The search after happiness -- The adventures of Ernest Alembert -- Albion and Marina -- The rivals -- The fairy gift -- Love and jealousy -- Napoleon and the spectre -- The tragedy and the essay -- A peep into a picture book -- Mina Laury. Lauren Prichard "The Twelve Adventurers" by Charlotte Brontë is a collection of early fictional stories written in the early 19th century. This work showcases the imaginative aptitude of Brontë during her childhood, presenting tales that revolve around whimsical adventures and fantasy narratives. The primary story, "The Twelve Adventurers," introduces a group of heroic figures and sets them in a magical realm known as the "Country of the Genii," where they embark on various quests. The opening of the collection reveals the setting of the "Country of the Genii," which is steeped in a blend of myth and folklore, encapsulating the turmoil and excitement of the adventurers’ journeys. The narrative follows twelve men, significant in size and valor, who venture into this mystical land filled with giants and battles against supernatural forces. The initial chapters depict their tumultuous journey, including encounters with storms, battles, and the discovery of a strange city, illustrating the themes of heroism, exploration, and the clash between mundane reality and fantasy. Overall, it evokes a sense of youthful creativity and the boundless possibilities of imagination, making it a fascinating read for those interested in early fantasy literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240128191248bront 1925 GB Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English fiction -- 19th century Short stories, English PR Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 353511 2025-06-29T08:09:44.783981 text/html 327115 2024-06-17T23:37:26 text/html 396023 2025-06-29T08:09:50.786882 application/epub+zip 394627 2025-06-29T08:09:46.099892 application/epub+zip 270459 2025-06-29T08:09:45.373892 application/epub+zip 860720 2025-06-29T08:09:54.647881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 821666 2025-06-29T08:09:50.224943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 312107 2025-06-29T08:09:44.236976 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 292250 2024-06-17T23:37:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17413 2025-06-29T08:09:54.802869 application/rdf+xml 17722 2025-06-29T08:09:45.621884 image/jpeg 2795 2025-06-29T08:09:45.493893 image/jpeg 2375886 2025-06-29T08:09:44.831977 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