
Introduction.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
THE FAIRIES.
THE FAIRY KING.
CHORUS OF FAIRIES.
ROBIN REDBREAST.
AMY MARGARET.
JINGLE, JANGLE!
DREAMING.
SEASONS.
A soft chorus of verses opens the collection, whisking listeners into a world where tiny folk march through misty mountains, elves sing on twigs, and a kindly Fairy King learns the secret of a fresh crown made of flowers. The poems blend lively rhyme with gentle wonder, offering snapshots of forest glades, shimmering lakes, and the quiet sigh of a robin bidding summer farewell. Each piece feels like a whispered story told at twilight, inviting children to imagine sprites dancing on moonlit hills.
Accompanying the words are delicate illustrations that capture the airy charm of the verses, from feathered caps and green jackets to the bright bubbles of a sunrise meadow. The rhythmic cadence makes the poems easy to follow aloud, creating a soothing listening experience that encourages curiosity about nature’s small marvels. Together, the verses and images form a warm, inviting tapestry perfect for little ears ready to explore a mythic countryside.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (82K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-08-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1824–1889
Remembered for musical, folkloric verse and the much-loved poem "The Faeries," this Irish poet also left behind vivid diaries of Victorian literary life. His work blends rural memory, charm, and a sharp eye for the people around him.
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