
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 in her own day, she was known for musical, story-rich verse and for writing books that also reached younger readers. Her work captures emotion with a calm, clear voice that still feels inviting today.
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