The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales

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The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales

by Mrs. Alfred Gatty

EN·~3 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

BY MRS. ALFRED GATTY.

0:27

THE FAIRY GODMOTHERS.

1:26:00

JOACHIM THE MIMIC.

34:16

DARKNESS AND LIGHT.

56:21

THE LOVE OF GOD.

41:30

Description

In this charming collection, gentle fairies gather along a sun‑kissed bay of Fairy Land, where the sea‑weed‑cushioned rocks become a meeting place for whimsical discussions about human joy. The opening tale follows a group of delicate, dress‑clad sprites as they prepare to serve as godmothers at several christenings, debating the most fitting gifts for the newborns—beauty, kindness, and the mysteries that shape a happy life.

Through lighthearted dialogue and vivid descriptions of a world where sunsets turn the shoreline into a tapestry of gold and crimson, the story invites listeners to consider what truly matters for a child's future. The fairies’ playful yet thoughtful debate sets a tone of wonder and moral reflection, promising many more imaginative adventures that celebrate innocence, imagination, and the simple pleasures of a well‑lived childhood.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (209K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Feb 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. Alfred Gatty

Mrs. Alfred Gatty

1809–1873

Best known for warm, thoughtful stories for children, she also brought a naturalist’s curiosity to her writing and to her studies of the seashore. Her books mix gentle moral lessons with a close eye for the living world.

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