
by - Eleanor Farjeon
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
MARTIN PIPPIN IN THE APPLE-ORCHARD
PROLOGUE - PART I
PART II
PART III
PRELUDE TO THE FIRST TALE
THE KING'S BARN
FIRST INTERLUDE
A sun‑lit English village becomes the stage for a gentle, music‑filled adventure, where children’s games echo ancient myths and the world feels wonderfully simple. In the little hamlet of Adversane the youngsters gather each evening to chant the Spring‑Green Lady song, their voices weaving a tale of a hidden maiden, a wandering minstrel, and an orchard ripe with promise.
Into this living rhyme steps Martin Pippin, a humble minstrel whose purpose is to aid the shy Robin Rue rather than chase grand romance. As he offers his lute and melody, the garden walls seem to soften, and the ordinary duck pond transforms into a sea of possibility. The story blossoms with playful language, tender humor, and just enough mystery to keep listeners humming along, inviting anyone who loves a light‑hearted fairy‑tale to bask in its warm, lyrical charm.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (565K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Batsy. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
Jan 1, 2000
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1965
Best known for magical, sharp-eyed stories for children, she also wrote poetry, plays, biographies, and songs that stayed in readers’ lives for generations. Her work is warm and imaginative without ever talking down to children.
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