The Lost Dryad by Frank R. Stockton
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"The Lost Dryad" by Frank R. Stockton is a whimsical fairy tale written in the early 20th century. This charming story follows the adventures of a lost dryad, a tree spirit seeking a new home after her oak tree is destroyed in a storm. The book embodies themes of kindness, the importance of community, and the magical interconnections between humans and nature. In the narrative, the lost dryad encounters various characters in
a village as she searches for another oak tree. Her attempts to integrate into human society lead to humorous and heartwarming situations, including a fateful kiss that transforms a constable into a young boy and causes unexpected chaos. Ultimately, the dryad's actions bring about positive change in the village, enabling a girl to pursue her dreams of love and happiness while also rejuvenating the old oak tree, which symbolizes her return to a place of safety and belonging. The story is both enchanting and allegorical, making it a delightful read for both children and adults. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Lost Dryad |
| Original Publication | United States: Hillacre, 1912. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Villages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- United States |
| Subject | Dryads -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65841 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 282 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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