The Man with the Pan-Pipes, and Other Stories by Mrs. Molesworth
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"The Man with the Pan-Pipes, and Other Stories" by Mrs. Molesworth is a collection of short stories composed during the late 19th century. This charming anthology features tales that explore themes of childhood imagination, fears, and moral lessons, presenting reflections on the innocence and curiosity of young girls. The stories often incorporate elements of fantasy and folklore, appealing to the sensibilities of readers from the Victorian era. In the titular story, "The
Man with the Pan-Pipes," a young girl named Addie is captivated and frightened by the tale of a mysterious piper who lures children away. This narrative is framed by Addie's childhood recollections and interactions with her cousin Meta, who tells her enchanting yet unsettling tales. Other stories in the collection, such as "Pig-Betty," center around the kind-hearted yet misunderstood character of an idiot girl, showcasing tolerance and kindness towards those who are different. Throughout the various stories, Mrs. Molesworth emphasizes themes of compassion, the complexities of childhood emotions, and the often thin line between imagination and reality, making this collection both engaging and thought-provoking for readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Morgan, Walter Jenks, 1847-1924 |
| Title | The Man with the Pan-Pipes, and Other Stories |
| Contents | The man with the pan-pipes -- Pig-Betty -- The dormouse's mistake -- The Christmas guest -- Olive's tea-party -- A live dummy -- A queer hiding-place -- Blue frocks and pink frocks. |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38761 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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