Mopsa the fairy
by Jean Ingelow & Dora Curtis (Illustrator)
- First published:
- 19th century
- 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.
Controlled discovery queries from project-gutenberg matched “magic”. Retained metadata contains “Magic” in the description and “Magic” in the subject metadata.
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Controlled discovery queries from openlibrary-historical and project-gutenberg matched “Fairies” and “fairies”. Retained metadata contains “Fairies” in the description and “Fairies” in the subject metadata.
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Open Library reports 11 editions; 3 cataloged here.
| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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Open Library record | 1869 | Roberts Brothers | English | — | No ebook | |
Open Library record | 1919 | Little, Brown | English | — | Public | |
Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition. | 2022-01-03 | Project Gutenberg | English | — | Public domain (USA) |
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Cataloging notes
- Open Library reports 11 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
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