02540cam a22003133u 4500 12067 UtSlPG 20260610133304.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ PS Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 The bee-man of Orn -- The griffin and the minor canon -- Old Pipes and the dryad -- The queen's museum -- Christmas before last; or, the fruit of the fragile palm -- Prince Hassak's march -- The battle of the third cousins -- The banished king -- The philopena. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Kevin Field and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of whimsical stories written during the late 19th century. The title tale introduces readers to the peculiar character known as the Bee-man, who lives a solitary life surrounded by bees. As the narrative unfolds, the Bee-man learns that he may have been magically transformed from another form, prompting him to embark on a quest to uncover his original identity and restore himself. At the start of the story, we meet the old Bee-man, who resides in a humble hut that resembles a giant beehive. He is content in his unique existence, gathering honey and living harmoniously with his buzzing companions. However, the arrival of a Junior Sorcerer disrupts his peace as he informs the Bee-man of a potential transformation he has undergone. This revelation leads the Bee-man into a state of deep reflection and a desire to reclaim his former self. As he embarks on a journey filled with encounters and reflections on his identity, he faces humorous challenges and learns about the nature of companionship, bravery, and self-acceptance amidst his quest for understanding. The opening chapter sets the stage for a fanciful exploration of life’s deeper meanings wrapped in Stockton's signature playful storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12067 53487 53487