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Alcyone: A Fairy Story
Hardcover
FantasyClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025263243
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 196
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Alcyone (A Fairy Story) is an enchanting work of fantasy literature that showcases the imaginative depth of Eden Phillpotts. Moving away from his celebrated regional realism, Phillpotts here weaves a lyrical and evocative tale that explores the delicate boundaries between the human world and the realm of the supernatural. Rooted in the rich tradition of classical fairy stories, the narrative transports readers into a beautifully crafted landscape where myth, nature, and wonder collide.
The story centers on themes of transformation and the ethereal, employing a descriptive and rhythmic prose style that brings its mystical settings to life. Phillpotts utilizes the framework of the fairy tale to delve into deeper philosophical questions about the human spirit and the mysteries of the natural world. As a significant example of early 20th-century British fantasy, Alcyone (A Fairy Story) highlights the author's versatility and his ability to conjure a sense of magic through sophisticated storytelling.
Readers of classic fantasy and historical folklore will find this work to be a compelling exploration of the magical imagination. It remains a timeless piece of literature that captures the enduring allure of the unknown and the poetic beauty of the fairy tale genre.
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