02738cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500460016224600420020826400510025030000470030133600260034833700260037433800360040050000310043650502970046750800200076452013030078453400620208765300360214965300270218570000520221270000380226485600430230299900190234573858UtSlPG20260610134717.0mcr n260607r20241925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a26008069  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBrontë, Charlotte,d1816-185514aThe twelve adventurers, and other stories1 aThe 12 adventurers, and other stories 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-06-180 aThe twelve adventurers -- An adventure in Ireland -- The search after happiness -- The adventures of Ernest Alembert -- Albion and Marina -- The rivals -- The fairy gift -- Love and jealousy -- Napoleon and the spectre -- The tragedy and the essay -- A peep into a picture book -- Mina Laury.  aLauren Prichard  a"The Twelve Adventurers" by Charlotte Brontë is a collection of early fictional stories written in the early 19th century. This work showcases the imaginative aptitude of Brontë during her childhood, presenting tales that revolve around whimsical adventures and fantasy narratives. The primary story, "The Twelve Adventurers," introduces a group of heroic figures and sets them in a magical realm known as the "Country of the Genii," where they embark on various quests.   The opening of the collection reveals the setting of the "Country of the Genii," which is steeped in a blend of myth and folklore, encapsulating the turmoil and excitement of the adventurers’ journeys. The narrative follows twelve men, significant in size and valor, who venture into this mystical land filled with giants and battles against supernatural forces. The initial chapters depict their tumultuous journey, including encounters with storms, battles, and the discovery of a strange city, illustrating the themes of heroism, exploration, and the clash between mundane reality and fantasy. Overall, it evokes a sense of youthful creativity and the boundless possibilities of imagination, making it a fascinating read for those interested in early fantasy literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: Hodder and Stoughton, 1925  aEnglish fiction -- 19th century  aShort stories, English1 aHatfield, C. W.q(Charles William),d1877?-19421 aShorter, Clement King,d1857-192640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73858  c114583d114583