| Author |
Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 |
| LoC No. |
05037777
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| Title |
The Fairy Godmother-in-law
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Contents |
The fairy godmother-in-law -- The charm that failed -- The silver question -- How the lion became king -- The wakeful princess -- A modern dialogue -- The heart of ice -- The judgment of Bishop Valentine -- The bachelor girl -- Mephisto -- A corner in curls -- The hydrant-headed monster -- To my toy canary -- The hand of time -- Envoi.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Fairy Godmother-in-law" by Oliver Herford is a whimsical collection of humorous poems and fairy tales likely written in the early 20th century. This playful work reimagines traditional fairy tale motifs, particularly focusing on the experiences and challenges faced by Cinderella after her marriage to Prince Charming and the unexpected complications introduced by her fairy godmother-in-law. The book offers a satirical take on familial relationships and societal norms, wrapped in enchanting rhymes and delightful illustrations by the author. In this collection, each poem contributes to a larger narrative that explores themes of love, responsibility, and the absurdity of royal life. Cinderella, initially thought to be living happily ever after, grapples with the reality of her fairy godmother's meddling ways, which lead to humorous predicaments involving the prince and other royal figures. For instance, the fairy godmother-in-law's antics include transforming meals, altering wardrobes, and playfully disrupting the royal couple's life. The stories take on a humorous tone that blends traditional fairy tale elements with a modern sensibility, ultimately inviting readers to see the lighter side of love, duty, and magical mischief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous poetry, American
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59858 |
| Release Date |
Jul 5, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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