Queer Stories for Boys and Girls

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Queer Stories for Boys and Girls

by Edward Eggleston

EN·~4 hours

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Description

A charming assortment of lightly fantastical tales, this collection gathers the kind of stories that once delighted the pages of popular children’s magazines. Written for the vivid imaginations of boys and girls, each piece blends simple country life with a touch of fairy mischief, reminding listeners that wonder often lives in the most modest corners. The author’s gentle humor and warm descriptions bring a bygone era of rustic adventure to life, inviting listeners to rediscover the magic that thrives away from polished city settings.

The opening story follows a sprightly four‑year‑old boy named Bobby, the thirteenth child of a large frontier family. While helping his widowed mother near a winding creek, he catches sight of tiny, unassuming fairies who favor ragged jackets over fine silks. Their playful antics and secret aid spark a sense of awe, showing that enchantment belongs to anyone willing to look beyond the ordinary. The tale’s tender tone and vivid countryside backdrop set the stage for many more delightful encounters.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (239K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project)

Release date

2006-11-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edward Eggleston

Edward Eggleston

1837–1902

Best known for bringing frontier Indiana to life in The Hoosier Schoolmaster, this 19th-century American writer also moved from the ministry into journalism, history, and popular storytelling.

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