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Broomsticks, and Other Tales
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025319810
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Broomsticks, and Other Tales is an enchanting collection of short stories by the celebrated English poet and novelist Walter De la Mare. Known for his unique ability to blend the everyday with the supernatural, De la Mare crafts a world where the boundaries between reality and the magical are thin. This collection features a series of imaginative narratives that cater to both young readers and adults alike, exploring themes of wonder, mystery, and the eerie quiet of the English countryside.
The title story, Broomsticks, along with other evocative tales such as Pigtails, Ltd. and The Dutch Cheese, showcases the author's mastery of prose and his deep understanding of the child-like imagination. Each story is imbued with a sense of poetic delicacy and a touch of the uncanny, making it a classic of early 20th-century literature. De la Mare's writing is characterized by its rhythmic beauty and atmospheric depth, inviting readers into a realm where cats might talk and the mundane holds hidden secrets. This work remains a testament to De la Mare's legacy as a premier storyteller of the fantastical and the macabre, offering a timeless escape into the extraordinary.
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