Daisy; or, The Fairy Spectacles by C. S. Guild
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About this eBook
| Author | Guild, C. S. (Caroline Snowden), 1827-1898 |
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| Title | Daisy; or, The Fairy Spectacles |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Daisy; or, The Fairy Spectacles" by C. S. Guild is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds the adventures of a kind-hearted girl named Daisy, who, despite facing hardships and loneliness, embodies a spirit of compassion and resilience. Through enchanting fairy elements and moral lessons, the narrative reveals the themes of love, kindness, and the impact of appearances, inviting readers to explore the deeper meaning behind the lives of the characters. The opening portion introduces us to Peter, a lonely woodcutter, who embarks on a quest to find a wife. His journey leads him to a distressed girl named Susan, accompanied by an old woman, who Peter eventually marries after a chance encounter. This old woman, initially perceived as a mere beggar, is later revealed to be a fairy, foreshadowing magical elements to follow. As their new life unfolds in a humble cabin filled with love despite its simplicity, Daisy is born, and the expectations of her bright future begin to take shape. The initial chapters set the tone for a rich exploration of joy, sorrow, and the transformative power of community and compassion within the enchanting framework of the fairy world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Allegories |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wisdom -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36759 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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