
THE COURT OF THE KING
PREFACE
I THE GATES OF GOLD
II THE LAKE WITHIN THE WORLD
III A DESERT CITY
IV THE OTHER SIDE
V THE SILENT ROMANCE
VI THE COURT OF THE KING
VII THE GOLDEN DAHABEAH
VIII THE UNSEEN WORLD
In this whimsical yet thoughtful collection, the author invites listeners into a world where ordinary moments become portals to a hidden realm of wonder. Through evocative prose that likens dew‑kissed mornings and moonlit gardens to gateways of fairyland, the book gently reminds us how imagination can transform the mundane into the magical. The opening preface sets a tone of gentle reverence, urging readers to awaken the child‑like curiosity that perceives the subtle music of unseen beings.
The subsequent studies wander from the quiet mystery of a cat’s soul to the bold venture of rational faith, from observations on capital labour to the fleeting vanity of human ambition. Each essay blends lyrical description with keen insight, offering a palette of reflections that feel both personal and universal. Listeners will find themselves strolling through imagined courts, temples, and seas, all while gaining a fresh perspective on everyday life’s deeper currents.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (90K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David E. Brown 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
Feb 22, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1916
Best known for breaking new ground in Egyptology, this English writer combined scholarly curiosity with a gift for vivid, thoughtful prose. Her life moved between Oxford, spiritual reflection, and the temples of ancient Egypt, where she became one of the first women to lead archaeological work.
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