The Gold Of Fairnilee by Andrew Lang
"The Gold of Fairnilee" by Andrew Lang is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Scotland, exploring themes of childhood, adventure, and the interplay between reality and folklore. The narrative centers around young Randal Ker and his eventual journey into the world of fairies, where he must navigate the trials of Fairyland while trying to reunite with his childhood companion, Jean. The tale begins with Randal
living with his widowed mother at Fairnilee, an old Scottish house laden with tales of heritage and the supernatural. After his father is slain in battle, Randal and Jean, a little girl brought to Fairnilee under mysterious circumstances, form a close bond. When Randal wishes to meet the Fairy Queen, he finds himself whisked away into the enchanting yet treacherous realm of fairies. As years pass in seemingly eternal joy, he ultimately yearns for his true home. Jean, believing in the possibility of Randal’s return, embarks on her own quest involving the Wishing Well, invoking themes of loyalty and destiny. Their intertwined fates lead to the discovery of hidden treasure, believed to be the "Gold of Fairnilee," ultimately aiding their community during hard times. The book beautifully blends elements of folklore with a touching narrative of love, loss, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Gold Of Fairnilee |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21934 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 458 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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