The Ford, Ford Madox 1873-1939 creator Barrett, C. R. B. (Charles Raymond Booth) 1850-1918 Burne-Jones, Edward Coley 1833-1898 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Queen Who Flew: A Fairy Tale" by Ford Madox Ford is a fantasy novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young queen, Eldrida, who, despite her position in a powerful kingdom, finds her life dull and yearns for adventure. The narrative unfolds with her conversation with a bat, during which she learns about the possibility of flight and becomes entangled in the political turmoil of her kingdom. At the start of the tale, the queen is alone in her garden as a revolution brews outside, reflecting a unique take on royal life amidst chaos. She converses with the bat about her desire to fly and eventually learns of a flower that could grant her this ability. The opening sets the stage for her quest for freedom beyond the confines of her palace, exploring themes of independence, curiosity, and self-discovery as she interacts with various characters, including a regent and commoners, ultimately leading to her decision to unearth her capabilities and embark on a journey that promises excitement and enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-07-24 Produced by Al Haines Original publication data not identified Fairy tales PR PZ Original publication data not identified 49032916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52636 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52636 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134219.0 52636