Toland, M. B. M. (Mary Bertha McKenzie) 1825?-1895 creator Baur, Theodor 1835-1894 Church, Frederick S. (Frederick Stuart) 1842-1924 Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton) 1850-1896 Harper, W. St. John 1851-1910 Mowbray, H. Siddons (Harry Siddons) 1858-1928 Quélin, René Theophile de 1853-1932 Shepherd, Jessie Curtis 1842-1907 Van Schaick, S. W. (Stephen Wilson) 1850?-1920 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ægle and the elf, a fantasy" by M. B. M. Toland is a charming illustrated fantasy book published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1887. This work likely taps into themes of enchantment and nature, as it introduces readers to mythical beings like naiads and elves, exploring the beauty and whimsy of magical encounters. The story revolves around Ægle, a delightful creature of water, who captivates a young woodland elf with her beauty. As she frolics by the stream, she draws the elf's attention, inspiring him to abandon his woodland abode in a fit of joy and curiosity. The narrative unfolds through vivid imagery and lyrical verses, depicting the elf's attempts to approach Ægle, which culminates in a playful yet chaotic moment by the water. The whimsical interactions between the elf and the naiads create a tangible sense of magic, only for the tale to conclude with the realization that it has all been a dream, leaving readers with a lingering sense of wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-01-19 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United States: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1886 Fantasy poetry PS United States: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1886 31018771 https://archive.org/details/aegleelffantasy00tola/page/n13/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69842 https://archive.org/details/aegleelffantasy00tola/page/n13/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69842 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134621.0 69842