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Classic Fantasy

The Magic World

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E. Nesbit's The Magic World is a classic fantasy story collection.

On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 1,801 times in the last 30 days.

It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 7 h 27 min LibriVox audiobook.

About The Magic World

"The Magic World" by E. Nesbit is a collection of twelve short stories published in 1912. These clever fantasy tales transport children into magical realms where boys transform into cats and fish, princesses face fairy curses, and wardrobes open into enchanted worlds. With talking animals, ancient talismans, and trips to Atlantis, each story blends wonder with Nesbit's characteristic wit and irony. The collection explores themes of transformation, justice, and kindness to animals while delivering adventures that would later influence writers like C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien.
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The Magic World — LibriVox recording, 7 h 27 min in 12 sections.

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  • Children's stories, English
  • Magic, Juvenile fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote The Magic World?

The Magic World was written by E. Nesbit.

What genre is The Magic World?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

Is The Magic World 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 The Magic World?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 27 min.

What books are similar to The Magic World?

Readers who like it often enjoy Through the Looking-Glass, The Wind in the Willows and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass.

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