Duchess

Airy Fairy Lilian

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A spark of mischief and a whisper of wonder, Airy Fairy Lilian invites young dreamers to stroll through the gas-lit lanes of Victorian England and into a world where imagination never sleeps. This charming tale blends juvenile fantasy with humorous fiction, weaving a fairy-tale of magical misadventures that celebrate childhood innocence, friendship, and the intimate trust between a child and her imaginary companions. Set against the english countryside and the mood of victorian fairy tales, it offers bedtime reading that delights both the eye and the ear, inviting readers to savour the cadence of another era while recognising timeless joys: curiosity, courage and companionship. Airy Fairy Lilian holds literary and historical significance as a cherished artefact of early children's storytelling, echoing the sensibilities of alice in wonderland and the airy whimsy that characterised Victorian England. Its atmosphere-both nostalgic and fresh-speaks to casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, inviting renewed admiration and scholarly interest without sacrificing the warmth of its charm. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this title has been carefully restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, a keepsake that honours a bygone creativity while remaining deeply accessible to new readers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 420
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 679g
• ISBN-13: 9789354842894
• ISBN-10: 9354842895
• Artikelnr.: 62414767

Autorenporträt

Duchess, an enigmatic figure in the literary realm, made a unique impression with her contribution to the genre of light romantic fiction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Little is known about her personal life, which she successfully kept out of the public eye, preferring the focus to remain on her work. Her style, characterized by wit and a light-hearted tone, appealed to a broad audience seeking escapist literature during a time of social and technological change. One of her notable works, 'Airy Fairy Lilian', weaves a narrative that combines elements of social parody with the whimsy of fairy tales, a juxtaposition that typifies Duchess's style. Her ability to capture the foibles of her characters while maintaining a sense of whimsical charm has cemented her place as a distinctive voice among her contemporaries. While critics may have debated the literary value of her writings, the enduring popularity of her works attests to her skill as a storyteller and her understanding of the tastes of her readers.