Granny's wonderful chair & its tales of fairy times

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Granny's wonderful chair & its tales of fairy times

by Frances Browne

EN·~3 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY EDITED BY ERNEST RHYS

0:02

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

0:37

PREFACE

18:36

Granny's Wonderful Chair - CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTORY

15:17

CHAPTER II - THE CHRISTMAS CUCKOO

36:12

CHAPTER III - THE LORDS OF THE WHITE AND GREY CASTLES

26:21

CHAPTER IV - THE GREEDY SHEPHERD

13:58

CHAPTER V - THE STORY OF FAIRYFOOT

25:10

CHAPTER VI - THE STORY OF CHILDE CHARITY

18:10

CHAPTER VII - SOUR AND CIVIL

28:23

Description

A cozy armchair becomes a portal to another world as a kindly grandmother gathers her listeners for a series of enchanting fairy tales. Each short story unfolds in a distinct, lovingly rendered setting—glimmering forests, moonlit seas, and bustling village squares—where talking animals, clever sprites, and brave youngsters embark on modest adventures that sparkle with wonder. The narratives are simple enough for young ears yet layered with gentle humor and quiet wisdom, inviting listeners to linger on the magic of everyday kindness.

The tales are told in a lyrical voice that reflects the author’s remarkable gift for vivid description, crafting crystal‑clear images without ever needing a visual aid. This poetic sensibility turns ordinary moments into extraordinary scenes, encouraging imagination to bloom while subtly imparting timeless moral lessons. Perfect for a bedtime ritual or a leisurely afternoon, the collection offers a warm, comforting escape into a world where fairy times feel wonderfully close at hand.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (208K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt in honor of Margaret Lippitt Rorison

Release date

Apr 10, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frances Browne

Frances Browne

1816–1879

A self-taught Irish writer who lost her sight in infancy, she turned an extraordinary memory and love of language into poems, novels, and beloved fairy tales. She is still best known for Granny’s Wonderful Chair, a collection that helped secure her lasting place in children's literature.

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