
INTRODUCTION
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
MOPSA THE FAIRY
CHAPTER I ABOVE THE CLOUDS
CHAPTER II CAPTAIN JACK
CHAPTER III WINDING-UP TIME
CHAPTER IV BEES AND OTHER FELLOW-CREATURES
CHAPTER V THE PARROT IN HIS SHAWL
CHAPTER VI THE TOWN WITH NOBODY IN IT
CHAPTER VII HALF-A-CROWN
In this charming tale a tiny fairy named Mopsa discovers the world beyond her moss‑covered glen, guided by a kindly crew of sea‑folk and a mischievous parrot in a shawl. As she flutters through sun‑dappled clearings and bustling riverbanks, she meets Captain Jack, a jovial sailor who introduces her to the rhythm of tides and the simple joys of friendship. Through gentle adventures—sharing honey with buzzing bees, exploring a silent town, and learning the shapes of letters—Mopsa begins to understand how words can turn the ordinary into the magical.
The story unfolds with a lyrical, almost musical quality, echoing the author's love for coastal breezes and rustling reeds. Each episode feels like a soft rhyme, inviting young listeners to imagine sparkling lanterns, rustling reeds, and a fairy’s first steps into a world of learning and wonder. The narrative stays light and hopeful, perfect for bedtime listening or a quiet afternoon of imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (221K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: J. M. Dent & Sons, 1919.
Credits
Juliet Sutherland, Shaun Mudd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2022-01-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1820–1897
A bestselling Victorian poet and novelist in her own lifetime, she was especially admired for vivid narrative poems and warmly imaginative writing for children. Her work ranged from lyrical verse to fiction, with a gift for storytelling that made her widely popular in the 1860s and beyond.
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