| Author |
Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959 |
| Title |
The Blue Moon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The blue moon -- A Chinese fairy-tale -- The way of the wind -- A capful of moonshine -- The moon-stroke -- How little Duke Jarl saved the castle -- The white doe -- The gentle cockatrice -- The rat-catcher's daughter -- White birch.
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| Credits |
Produced by A. Elizabeth Warren, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Blue Moon" by Laurence Housman is a fairy tale written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the enchanting romance between Nillywill, a princess hiding her royal heritage, and Hands-pansy, a humble peasant boy. As their love is put to the test by fate and societal expectations, their hopes rest on the elusive promise of the blue moon, which symbolizes rare possibilities and the fulfillment of their deepest desires. The opening of the book sets a whimsical tone, introducing us to the inseparable childhood bond between Nillywill and Hands-pansy, who find love in their innocence before she is taken away to reclaim her royal identity. Heartbroken yet hopeful, Nillywill watches for the blue moon, believing it may bring them back together despite their vast separation. As she yearns for reunion, the narrative draws readers into a world filled with fantastical elements like moon-fays and enchanted realms, where love's endurance amidst adversity is beautifully illustrated. This beginning establishes the story's magical realism while engaging the audience's emotions, making it an inviting read for lovers of fairy tales and romantic quests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3527 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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