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Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children

    Julian Hawthorne's Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children is a classic fantasy and folklore and fairy tales novel. Readers will find themes of fairy tales.

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    About Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children

    "Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children" by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of fairy tales written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces characters like the youthful Raymond and the spirited Rosamund, living in the idyllic village of Honeymead, where adventure and enchantment await. The story blends elements of magic, royalty, and personal ambition, as Raymond yearns to attain greatness, influenced by promises from fantastical beings. At the start of the tale, we are transported to an era long before Julius Caesar, where an Appanage of Royalty emerges to interact with a young boy named Raymond. While washing clothes, Raymond's mother encounters a mysterious figure who requests a royal favor, introducing the concept of destiny intertwined with enchantment. Raymond's fascination with this encounter influences his aspirations for greatness, including a whimsical cap that symbolizes his potential. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the budding romance between Raymond and Rosamund, his aspirations, and the comedic undertones of their village life, setting the stage for an entertaining adventure in a fantastical realm.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Fairy tales

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    Who wrote Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children?

    Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children was written by Julian Hawthorne.

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    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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    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.

    What books are similar to Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For Children?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows and Five Children and It.

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