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Mopsa the Fairy

by Jean Ingelow & Dora Curtis (Illustrator)

  • First published: Date unknown
  • Language: English
  • Content type: FictionJuvenile

"Mopsa the Fairy" by Jean Ingelow is a children's fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of a boy named Jack who encounters fairies and other magical beings, embarking on a whimsical journey filled with enchanting landscapes and curious creatures. The story captures the essence of childhood imagination and explores themes of wonder, friendship, and the contrast between the mundane and the magical. The opening of "Mopsa the Fairy" introduces us to Jack, a curious boy who, while exploring a meadow, accidentally stumbles upon a nest belonging to fairy infants. Engaging with the enchanted world, Jack learns about the young fairies and their mother, leading to various adventures as he interacts with mystical creatures like an albatross that takes him to Fairyland. As Jack navigates this whimsical world, he begins to understand the responsibilities that come with interacting with fairies and how quickly one can find themselves ensnared in their magic. The beginning sets a playful, intriguing tone that promises delightful escapades ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Legendary beings and transformations and Ritual magic and grimoires.

  • Ritual magic and grimoires

    Controlled discovery queries from project-gutenberg matched “magic”. Retained metadata contains “Magic” in the description and “Magic” in the subject metadata.

    • magic· via Project Gutenberg
    • Magic· in description
    • Magic· in subject
  • Controlled discovery queries from project-gutenberg matched “fairies”. Retained metadata contains “Fairies” in the description and “Fairies” in the subject metadata.

    • fairies· via Project Gutenberg
    • Fairies· in description
    • Fairies· in subject

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2022-01-03Project GutenbergEnglishPublic domain (USA)

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