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The Wonder Clock: Twenty-Four Old Tales for Young Readers
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781617204067
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Nov 22 2011
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Wonder Clock is Howard Pyle's richly illustrated collection of traditional folk tales, framed within a whimsical narrative device that evokes the passing of the seasons and the rhythms of storytelling.
First published in 1888, this volume gathers twenty-four stories drawn from European folklore and fairy tradition, retold in Pyle's distinctive prose and accompanied by his original illustrations. The tales range from humorous trickster narratives to moral fables and magical adventures, each shaped by Pyle's gift for cadence and atmosphere. The framing device-a great clock that marks the months of the year-lends unity to the collection and situates the stories within a timeless imaginative landscape.
Pyle, one of America's most influential illustrators and storytellers, helped define the visual and narrative language of late nineteenth-century children's literature. His retellings preserve the archaic flavour of traditional tales while maintaining clarity and narrative drive. The Wonder Clock stands as an enduring example of the golden age of illustrated children's books and remains valued for its artistry, craftsmanship, and literary charm.
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