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The Pot of Gold, and Other Stories

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The Pot of Gold, and Other Stories is a mythic fiction and folklore and fairy tales story collection by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.

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About The Pot of Gold, and Other Stories

"The Pot of Gold, and Other Stories" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a collection of children's short stories published in 1892. Set in New England villages, these sixteen tales follow young protagonists through magical adventures involving giants, princesses, enchanted animals, and mysterious strangers. Beneath their child-friendly surface, the stories offer commentary on post-Civil War village life and women's experiences. From quests for treasure to lessons in proper behavior, each story weaves moral themes with fantastical elements that captivated both young readers and adults of the era.
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Who wrote The Pot of Gold, and Other Stories?

The Pot of Gold, and Other Stories was written by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.

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It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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