The Brown Fairy Book
The Prince and the Three Fates
by Andrew Lang
A story of a prince who has three fates declared by fairies: a crocodile, a snake, and a dog. However, his wife proves to be stronger than his three fates.
A story of a prince who has three fates declared by fairies: a crocodile, a snake, and a dog. However, his wife proves to be stronger than his three fates.
Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.
While at the bungalow, Curly, Flop, and Uncle Wiggly meet a woman with brown hair, Margaret More. She offers to make pies for them and shoos them away. When they return, a wolf comes by to eat the pie lady, Flop, and the pie. Flop throw the peels at him and sends him running back home.
A brief overview of the Etymology of the word "whale".
Squinty takes a ride in an air balloon with the men. They feed him and then he falls asleep. When the balloon lands, Squinty falls out of the basket and tries to run home. On the way he meets a squirrel named Slicko.
The author presents his opinion of English poetry.
Estella's visit fills Pip with optimism.
The author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
The author explains the basic doctrine of the priests.
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
Elinor wishes no connection with Mrs. Ferrars after seeing her rudeness, and is somewhat glad that because she cannot marry Edward, she will never have to suffer Mrs. Ferrars’ company.
The narrator's strange condition causes him to develop an acute fear.
The clash between sense and sensibility is again shown in this discussion between Elinor and Marianne, and what their views on Edward and Elinor’s relationship are.
The author describes the priests in Flatland.
The author discusses a worldwide history of number systems.
Anne overcomes her stage fright to give a recital at a local upscale hotel.
Arthur and Lady Muriel prepare for Captain Lindon’s arrival.
Detailed descriptions of the various landmarks of St. Augustine as they were in 1918.
Jurgis jumps aboard a freight train in a state of shock. In the country Jurgis becomes a vagabond, stealing just to survive. After witnessing a mother and child, Jurgis breaks down.
A man is a tutor to two young boys in a household. Their father is very quiet and studious and keeps to himself. However, he has a room that no one has set foot in until the tutor saves the youngest from a well. The tutor in this manner learns from the servants about his employer’s past as an obnoxious drunk. His wife was the one to tame him and he carries a black Japanned Box, which is believed to hold her letters, with him when he stays somewhere else.
Napoleon is blamed for a number of problems.
George gets updated on current affairs while Myra sleeps.
Doctor Dolittle introduces the Popsipetel tribe to the gift of fire.
Jurgis is charged with assault and battery, and spends Christmas Eve in jail.