
In a quiet garden where statues gleam and fountains play, a hidden dingle remains untouched, reserved for the shy folk of the forest. The verses invite the reader to leave a single corner undisturbed, promising that pixies will repay that kindness with subtle wonders. Gentle instructions for gathering odd ingredients and weaving simple charms give the piece a feeling of old‑world folk magic, while the language rolls like a soft wind through hedgerows.
The collection then drifts through playful vignettes—a resurrected donkey’s joyful bray, a moon‑lit warning about fleeting passions, a cheeky mouse debating an epitaph, and a tender retelling of Echo and Narcissus. Each snippet blends poetry with miniature storytelling, creating a tapestry of mythic humor and quiet enchantment. Listeners will find a soothing blend of rustic rhyme and imaginative folklore that feels both timeless and warmly familiar.
Language
en
Duration
~31 minutes (29K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1960
Best known for vivid novels set in Devon and Dartmoor, this prolific English writer also worked as a poet and dramatist. His stories are remembered for their strong sense of place and for bringing the landscapes of southwest England to life.
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