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OLD-FASHIONED FAIRY TALES.
BY - JULIANA HORATIA EWING.
PREFACE.
OLD-FASHIONED FAIRY TALES.
GOOD LUCK IS BETTER THAN GOLD.
THE HILLMAN AND THE HOUSEWIFE.
THE NECK. - a legend of a lake.
THE NIX IN MISCHIEF.
THE COBBLER AND THE GHOSTS.
A fresh bundle of fairy tales awaits, each spun in the concise, lyrical style of classic folklore. Though newly created, the stories draw on universal motifs—clever underdogs outwitting powerful foes, sprites longing for human experience, and the timeless dance between virtue and temptation. Their brevity lets the imagination roam freely while the underlying morals settle gently in the mind.
Listeners will wander through a hillman’s surprising bargain with a housewife, hear a cobbler’s eerie encounter with wandering ghosts, and follow a mischievous nix as it rattles a sleepy village. From ogres courting reluctant maidens to a water sprite’s gentle lesson for a kind-hearted wanderer, each tale offers vivid colour, a touch of humor, and a clear ethical thread. The collection feels both familiar and new, making it a welcoming companion for those who cherish stories that teach as much as they enchant.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (179K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-04-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1841–1885
Known for warm, observant stories that took children’s feelings seriously, this Victorian writer brought everyday life, faith, and quiet bravery vividly onto the page. Her best-loved works include A Flat Iron for a Farthing, Jackanapes, and Six to Sixteen.
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