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The Brownies and Other Tales
Hardcover
Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025360836
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 202
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Brownies and Other Tales is a charming collection of children's stories by the celebrated Victorian author Juliana Horatia Ewing. At the heart of this collection is the title story, a whimsical yet moral narrative about two brothers who discover the secret of the brownies-helpful household spirits-and learn the value of industry and kindness over laziness. This particular tale gained lasting fame for inspiring the name of the Brownie branch of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
The volume also features a variety of other imaginative stories, such as The Land of Lost Toys and Timothy's Shoes, each blending elements of folklore, fantasy, and everyday life. Ewing's writing is characterized by its warmth, wit, and keen understanding of the childhood experience, often weaving subtle lessons into narratives filled with magical creatures and vivid settings. The Brownies and Other Tales remains a significant work of nineteenth-century children's literature, capturing the Victorian era's unique approach to storytelling and moral education. This collection is perfect for readers who appreciate classic fairy tales and the gentle, enduring wisdom of golden-age children's fiction.
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