Five Minutes' Stories

audiobook

Five Minutes' Stories

by Mrs. Molesworth

EN·~1 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

FIVE MINUTES STORIES - By - Mrs Molesworth - Author of Carrots Etc. - TWELFTH THOUSAND.

0:44

FIVE MINUTES' STORIES. - By Mrs. MOLESWORTH.

0:03

ABDALLAH THE UNHAPPY.

5:38

FIFINE AND HER CAT.

6:20

THE LONG LADDER.

5:50

A FOUR-FOOTED GENTLEMAN.

5:46

THE BAD FAIRY.

7:15

THE GOBLIN FACE.

6:19

THE LOST BROOCH.

7:17

ONLY A BUNCH OF VIOLETS.

7:32

Description

A treasury of brief, charming narratives that whisk listeners into different worlds in just a few minutes. The collection ranges from playful cats to mischievous goblins, gentle fairy tales, and thoughtful moral sketches. Each story is crafted to be vivid yet concise, making it perfect for a short listening break.

One tale follows a well‑educated wanderer named Abdallah who, despite wealth and knowledge, cannot find happiness and seeks counsel from a humble sage. Their dialogue probes the limits of worldly pleasures and hints at purpose through service to others. Listeners are invited to ponder the gentle wisdom while being carried along by the story’s tender pacing.

Other pieces, such as the mischievous Bad Fairy, a curious watch that never ticks, and a tiny elf hidden among blackberry brambles, showcase the author's flair for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Their succinctness brings a smile, a moment of reflection, or a quiet chuckle, making the collection a delightful companion for any moment.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (101K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Delphine Lettau, Clive Pickton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Release date

Jul 18, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. Molesworth

Mrs. Molesworth

1839–1921

Remembered as one of the best-loved Victorian writers for children, this English author blended everyday family life with fantasy, fairy tales, and a gentle sense of wonder. Her stories helped shape children's fiction in the late 19th century and are still known for their warmth and charm.

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