Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities

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Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities

by E. (Edith) Nesbit

EN·~3 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

WORKS BY E. NESBIT

0:50
2

WINGS AND THE CHILD

0:14
3

TO THE READER

1:52
4

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:13
5

PART I

0:00
6

CHAPTER I

7:37
7

CHAPTER II

9:07
8

CHAPTER III

7:21
9

CHAPTER IV

7:11
10

CHAPTER V

10:02

Description

Imagine a world where a child’s bedroom table becomes a bustling metropolis, where tiny bricks and forgotten toys transform into towering spires and glittering streets. The author invites listeners to share this quiet, fire‑side conversation about what truly matters to a child’s heart, offering a gentle blend of imagination and insight that feels both playful and sincere.

Through vivid illustrations and step‑by‑step ideas, the book shows how ordinary objects—pearl‑shaped beads, a simple hand‑kerchief, even a lone feather—can be woven into a “magic city” that lives inside a child’s soul. It balances whimsical instructions with reflections on memory, honesty, and the simple joys that shape youthful wonder, encouraging listeners to remember their own childhood marvels while guiding young minds to build their own enchanted realms.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (208K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-02-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. (Edith) Nesbit

E. (Edith) Nesbit

1858–1924

Best known for The Railway Children and the lively Bastable and Psammead stories, this pioneering English writer helped shape modern children's fantasy by mixing magic with ordinary family life. Her books are remembered for witty dialogue, believable children, and adventures that still feel fresh.

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