02298cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500011001051000034001162450018001502640051001683000047002193360026002663370026002923380036003185000031003545050238003855080054006235201216006775340045018936530016019388560042019543527UtSlPG20260610133113.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPZ1 aHousman, Laurence,d1865-195914aThe Blue Moon 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-11-010 aThe blue moon -- A Chinese fairy-tale -- The way of the wind -- A capful of moonshine -- The moon-stroke -- How little Duke Jarl saved the castle -- The white doe -- The gentle cockatrice -- The rat-catcher's daughter -- White birch.  aProduced by A. Elizabeth Warren, and David Widger  a"The Blue Moon" by Laurence Housman is a fairy tale written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the enchanting romance between Nillywill, a princess hiding her royal heritage, and Hands-pansy, a humble peasant boy. As their love is put to the test by fate and societal expectations, their hopes rest on the elusive promise of the blue moon, which symbolizes rare possibilities and the fulfillment of their deepest desires.  The opening of the book sets a whimsical tone, introducing us to the inseparable childhood bond between Nillywill and Hands-pansy, who find love in their innocence before she is taken away to reclaim her royal identity. Heartbroken yet hopeful, Nillywill watches for the blue moon, believing it may bring them back together despite their vast separation. As she yearns for reunion, the narrative draws readers into a world filled with fantastical elements like moon-fays and enchanted realms, where love's endurance amidst adversity is beautifully illustrated. This beginning establishes the story's magical realism while engaging the audience's emotions, making it an inviting read for lovers of fairy tales and romantic quests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFairy tales40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3527