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100 1 _aBarlow, Jane,
_d1856-1917
245 1 4 _aThe End of Elfintown
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-04-20
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The End of Elfintown" by Jane Barlow is a poetic fantasy novel written in the late 19th century, specifically in the mid-1890s. This enchanting tale takes readers into a world of Elfin characters who grapple with the demands imposed upon them by their king, Oberon, and the ensuing troubles they face in their enchanted realm. The story likely weaves themes of magic, the struggle for freedom, and the contrast between labor and joy within a whimsical yet poignant setting. The narrative unfolds as Oberon becomes enchanted by the sights of a grand city and, spurred by his vision, commands his subjects—the Elfin folk—to build their own town, Elfintown. However, the relentless labor leads the Elves to a state of discontent as they yearn for the playful and carefree existence they once enjoyed. As dissatisfaction mounts, a council of Elves convenes to discuss their grievances and ultimately uncovers that Oberon's madness stems from a spell cast by the malevolent Bad Brown Witch. To reclaim their joy and freedom, Elfmel sets off on a perilous quest to seek the help of the Good Gray Witch, leading to a turning point where the fate of Elfintown hangs in the balance, culminating in its destruction to break Oberon's enchantment. Through lyrical verse, Barlow explores themes of obligation, the loss of innocence, and the value of true happiness against the backdrop of Elfin lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: The MacMillan & Co., 1894
653 _aFairy poetry
700 1 _aHousman, Laurence,
_d1865-1959
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/endofelfintoocad00barluoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67883
999 _c108705
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