Wood Magic: A Fable

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Wood Magic: A Fable

by Richard Jefferies

EN·~9 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

BY - RICHARD JEFFERIES

0:17

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE.

0:15

PREFATORY NOTE.

0:31

CHAPTER I. - SIR BEVIS.

22:43

CHAPTER II. - AT HOME.

28:53

CHAPTER III. - ADVENTURES OF THE WEASEL.

47:07

CHAPTER IV. - BROOK-FOLK.

26:11

CHAPTER V. - KAPCHACK.

25:25

CHAPTER VI. - THE SQUIRREL.

30:35

CHAPTER VII. - THE COURTIERS.

46:18

Description

In this gently whimsical tale we follow a curious youngster, affectionately called Sir Bevis, as he spends a bright morning amid the blossoms and buzzing insects of his family’s garden. The narrative paints the scene with vivid detail—the soft fall of daisy petals, the sticky sap of a bennet, and a bold bumble‑bee that actually speaks to him about the world beyond the hedges. Bevis’s playful investigations turn the ordinary garden into a living tapestry, inviting listeners to hear the rustle of grass, the hum of wings, and the secret chatter of nature.

As his imagination roams from the low box‑hedge to the hidden wooden boxes that shelter toads, the story hints at a deeper magic that lies just beyond the garden’s fence. The fable balances gentle humor with a reverent awe for the natural world, offering a soothing yet adventurous listening experience that encourages wonder in listeners of all ages.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (548K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

May 2, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Richard Jefferies

Richard Jefferies

1848–1887

Best known for bringing the English countryside vividly to life, this Victorian writer mixed close observation of nature with fiction, memoir, and social comment. His books range from rural classics to an early post-apocalyptic novel that still feels strikingly modern.

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