
HONEY-BEE - By Anatole France
INTRODUCTION
“HONEY-BEE”
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A tide‑washed world once cradled the duchy of Clarides, where towering trees now lie beneath the surf and a lonely customs post still bears the name of a forgotten tailor. The narrator’s gentle voice guides listeners through this ever‑shifting landscape, reminding us that while mountains sink and seas rise, stories keep the past alive. It feels like stepping into a living tapestry where history and imagination are woven together.
Into this enchanted setting appears Honey‑Bee, a golden‑haired girl whose curiosity leads her into the company of the noble George and the mysterious dwarfs of King Loc’s realm. Their early adventures—exploring a hermitage, meeting a strange old woman, and wandering toward a lake whispered to be home to water sprites—spark a sense of wonder and gentle humor. The tale unfolds with poetic charm, inviting listeners of any age to share in the delight of a world where every turn promises a new marvel.
Full title
Honey-Bee 1911 1911
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2008-05-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1844–1924
A witty, skeptical voice of French literature, he turned elegance and irony into some of the most admired books of his time. Best known as a novelist, critic, and public intellectual, he won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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