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

Chapters

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 blending everyday family life with adventure and magic, this pioneering English writer helped shape modern children’s fiction. Her stories, including The Railway Children and Five Children and It, still feel lively, funny, and warm.

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