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100 1 _aVillamaria,
_d1830-1895
245 1 0 _aFairy Circles :
_bTales and Legends of Giants, Dwarfs, Fairies, Water-Sprites, and Hobgoblins
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-04-28
505 0 _aBarbarossa's youthful dream -- King Laurin -- The dwarf of Venice -- Rhine gold: a tale of the Nibelungen -- The friendship of the dwarfs -- The flower of Iceland -- The sea-fairy -- The faithful goblin -- The fallen bell -- The last home of the giants.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Fairy Circles" by Villamaria is a collection of tales and legends focused on fantastical beings such as giants, dwarfs, fairies, water-sprites, and hobgoblins, likely written in the late 19th century. This enchanting work delves into various stories that celebrate folklore and mythology, inviting readers to explore the mystical realms alongside characters, such as the young prince Frederick and his beloved Gela, who embody themes of love, sacrifice, and the trials of duty. At the start of the collection, the narrative unfolds with "Barbarossa's Youthful Dream," introducing the young prince Frederick, who cherishes the freedom of the forest and the secret love he holds for Gela, daughter of a retainer. As the prince prepares to join a crusade, Gela is forced to make a heart-wrenching sacrifice for his future, leading to a poignant farewell that shapes their destinies. This initial chapter establishes the tone for the interwoven tales of ambition, loss, and hope, seamlessly blending historical elements with fantastical storytelling that promises to engage anyone with a love for fairy tales and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairy tales
653 _aLegends
653 _aChildren's stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39560
999 _c80399
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