
A moonlit valley is alive with anticipation as every creature of fairy realm converges for a night of revelry. Oberon, Titania, Puck and countless sprites bustle about, decorating the violet‑drenched glade with lantern‑like dew, glow‑worms and freshly trimmed blossoms, while gnomes labor cheerfully to clear the ground and ready the scene for dancing. The air hums with nightingales’ song, and a luminous nymph rises from the central pool, her wand shimmering as the ceremony draws near.
Amid the flurry of preparation, a young gnome named Bim lags behind, exhausted from a long trek across distant lands. Though eager to join the festivities, his sluggish steps contrast sharply with the bustling energy of his peers, hinting at an unexpected snag that could ripple through the night’s enchantments. Listeners are invited to follow the bustling preparations and wonder how Bim’s plight may unfold under the moon’s gentle glow.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (374K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 18, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1870–1940
A British editor and author whose work ranged from practical advice for writers to imaginative fiction, he is now especially remembered for an unusual early fantasy that carried its hero to the Moon and beyond. His career also included years of literary work for the publishing house John Murray.
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