| Author |
Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928 |
| Illustrator |
Carlson, George L., 1887-1962 |
| Title |
Swiss Fairy Tales
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| Original Publication |
United States: Thomas Y. Crowell Company,1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
How Swiss fairy tales came to America -- The Swiss home near Valley Forge -- The wonderful Alpine horn -- The whimsical avalanche -- The mountain giants -- The dwarf and his confectionery -- Two good natured dragons -- The frost giants and the sunbeam fairies -- The fairy in the cuckoo clock -- The Castle of the Hawk -- The yodel carillon of the cows -- The tailor and the giant -- The dwarf's secret -- The fairy of the Edelweiss -- The avalanche that was peace maker -- The fairies and their playground -- The Kangaroo Poa -- The Swiss fairies in town meeting -- The palace under the waves -- The Alpine hunter and his fairy guardian -- The fairies' palace car -- The white chamois -- The siren of the Rhine -- The ass that saw the angel.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Swiss Fairy Tales" by William Elliot Griffis is a collection of fairy tales reflecting Swiss culture and folklore, likely written in the late 19th century. The tales are steeped in rich traditions, and they explore themes of adventure, conflict, and the interaction between the supernatural and everyday life, showcasing a variety of characters such as shepherds, fairies, and mythical creatures. Through these narratives, readers can expect a vibrant glimpse into the enchanting world of Switzerland as imagined through its folklore. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces the charming setting of a Swiss family during the era of the Revolutionary War in America. It invites readers to gather around the storytelling figure of Grandmother Hess, who shares tales influenced by her Swiss ancestry. The opening details the family's migration from Switzerland to Pennsylvania and paints a vivid picture of their life, filled with traditions, music, and the harsh realities of farming life during winter months. The warmth of family gatherings and the significant impact of folklore on their lives hint at the enchanting stories that are to follow, blending history with whimsical elements of fantasy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Switzerland
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69739 |
| Release Date |
Jan 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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