
Pixies' Plot
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
Jan 1, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1960
A hugely prolific English writer of novels, plays, poetry, and short fiction, he became especially known for vivid stories rooted in Devon and Dartmoor. His career lasted for decades and produced a remarkable body of work across popular and literary genres.
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