02398cam a22003613u 4500 45288 UtSlPG 20260610134035.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Tennyson, Hallam Tennyson, Baron, 1852-1928 Jack and the Bean-Stalk: English Hexameters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-01 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Jack and the Bean-Stalk: English Hexameters" by Hallam Tennyson is a poetic retelling of the classic fairy tale, written during the late 19th century. This work can be categorized as a children's story or a fairy tale adaptation, capturing themes of adventure and moral lessons through its engaging narrative. The book presents a rendition of the story of Jack, a young boy who embarks on a thrilling journey involving magic beans, a towering beanstalk, and encounters with a fearsome giant. In this version of the tale, Jack is introduced as a lazy youth living with his impoverished mother. After selling their only cow for a handful of beans, he discovers the magical beanstalk that grows overnight. Climbing it, Jack encounters a giant and his treasures, including a hen that lays golden eggs and a magical harp. Each time he visits the giant's castle, Jack steals something valuable, showcasing his cleverness, but also exposing the danger he faces from the giant. Ultimately, after a narrow escape that results in the giant's death, Jack returns home to a life transformed by his riches. The story underscores themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and the consequences of one's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Humorous poetry Wit and humor, Juvenile Fairy tales -- Juvenile poetry Giants -- Juvenile poetry Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45288 86127 86127