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Stories of Enchantment

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Jane Pentzer Myers's Stories of Enchantment is a ghost story and adventure fiction story collection. It deals with fairy tales.

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About Stories of Enchantment

"Stories of Enchantment" by Jane Pentzer Myers is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book weaves a magical tapestry of narratives where children embark on whimsical adventures, often encountering fairies, ghosts, and other fantastical beings. The stories feature young protagonists, exploring themes of magic, identity, and the interplay between fantasy and reality. The opening of the collection sets the stage for enchanted tales, beginning with the story of "The Ghost Flower, or the White Blackbird." It follows a little girl named Snow-flower, who, after surviving a massacre of her family, is raised by a kind Indian couple. As Snow-flower grows, the spirit of her adoptive father guides her towards her true heritage, leading her on a journey that intertwines themes of loss, belonging, and the melding of the real and the supernatural. The rich imagery and emotional depth hint at the mystical experiences that await in the other stories of the collection.
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Stories of Enchantment — LibriVox recording, 2 h 21 min in 12 sections.

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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fairy tales
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Children's stories
  • Adventure stories
  • Boys, Juvenile fiction
  • Indians of North America, Juvenile fiction
  • Girls, Juvenile fiction
  • Imaginary places, Juvenile fiction
  • Princesses, Juvenile fiction
  • Kings and rulers, Juvenile fiction
  • Courage, Juvenile fiction
  • Voyages, Imaginary, Juvenile fiction
  • War, Juvenile fiction
  • Mothers and daughters, Juvenile fiction
  • Gardens, Juvenile fiction
  • Imagination, Juvenile fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote Stories of Enchantment?

Stories of Enchantment was written by Jane Pentzer Myers.

What genre is Stories of Enchantment?

It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories, Adventure, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is Stories of Enchantment free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Stories of Enchantment?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 21 min.

What books are similar to Stories of Enchantment?

Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass.

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