
audiobook
by Charles E. (Charles Edward) Carryl
DAVY AND THE GOBLIN
TO GUY.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
On a blustery Christmas Eve, eight‑year‑old Davy finds the world outside his grandmother’s cottage turned into a swirling white playground. While waiting for the storm to subside, he curls by the fire with a copy of a beloved tale, and the pages seem to whisper a new invitation. From the crackle of flame a goblin materializes, offering to steer Davy on a voyage of believing that only childhood stories can summon it.
Together they slip into a sugar‑plum garden where mischievous butterscotchmen trade riddles, wander through a forest that rearranges its trees, and meet a whale dressed in a waistcoat who chats about the tides of wonder. Along the way they encounter talking waves, a gentle giant, and other curious characters drawn from folklore, each encounter encouraging Davy to keep his imagination alive. The tale blends the charm of classic fairy tales with the playful spirit of a child's endless curiosity, making it a delightful listening experience for all ages.
Full title
Davy and the Goblin What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (146K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Paul Dring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2008-04-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1841–1920
Best remembered for blending nonsense, fantasy, and gentle humor, this New York writer created children’s stories that nod playfully to Lewis Carroll while keeping a charm of their own. He also led a remarkably full second life in business, writing imaginative fiction alongside a career on Wall Street.
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