Manx Fairy Tales by Sophia Morrison
"Manx Fairy Tales" by Sophia Morrison is a collection of folk stories written in the early 20th century. The tales originate from the Isle of Man and delve into the rich Manx folklore, exploring the lives and adventures of both the Little People, often referred to as "Themselves," and other supernatural beings like the Fynoderee and the Buggane. The stories encompass various themes, including trickery, moral lessons, and human interactions with the
mysterious elements of nature and the fairy world. At the start of the collection, Morrison introduces readers to the Little People of the Isle of Man, describing them as mischievous but not purely malevolent. The opening story depicts a man who encounters one of these Little Fellows, which leads him on a journey that ultimately results in his fortune. This introduces the fantastical elements of the tales, while also establishing a recurring theme of human curiosity juxtaposed with the unpredictable nature of the fairy realm. The opening also hints at a variety of characters and creatures one can expect to meet throughout the tales, fostering a sense of intrigue and wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Morrison, Sophia, 1859-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | Manx Fairy Tales |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Folklore -- Isle of Man |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51762 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 450 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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