THE BOOK OF DRAGONS (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Classic children's fantasy adventures with mythical creatures—ice dragon, cockatrice, whirlpools, and magic—richly illustratedBy Edith Nesbit
Length5h 45m
About this audiobook
The Book of Dragons (Illustrated) gathers Edith Nesbit's inventive dragon tales, in which nursery fantasy, comic adventure, and moral fable are fused with remarkable lightness of touch. These stories transform the dragon from a merely medieval monster into a creature of imaginative possibility: alarming, absurd, pitiable, and often deeply revealing of human folly. Written in Nesbit's lucid, conversational style, the collection belongs to the golden age of Edwardian children's literature, yet it also gently subverts heroic romance through wit, domestic detail, and an unsentimental understanding of children's intelligence. Edith Nesbit (1858–1924) was one of the foundational figures of modern children's fiction, admired for bringing magic into recognizably ordinary settings. A poet, novelist, socialist, and co-founder of the Fabian Society, she wrote from a life marked by financial struggle, unconventional domestic arrangements, and a keen awareness of social realities. These experiences helped shape her distinctive blend of enchantment and practicality, making even the most fantastic events feel psychologically and socially grounded. This illustrated edition is highly recommended for readers interested in classic fantasy, children's literature, or the evolution of the modern fairy tale. Nesbit's dragons remain lively, strange, and memorable, offering pleasure to young readers while rewarding adults with irony, craft, and imaginative sophistication.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length5 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 25, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE BOOK OF DRAGONS (Illustrated) (Annotated)
10The Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are Told
2Introduction
11The Island of the Nine Whirlpools
3Author Biography
12The Dragon Tamers
4Historical Context
13The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold
5Synopsis (Selection)
14Kind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the Cockatrice
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6THE BOOK OF DRAGONS (Illustrated)
15Analysis
7The Book of Beasts
16Reflection
8Uncle James, or the Purple Stranger
17Memorable Quotes
9The Deliverers of Their Country
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The Literary SenseEdith Nesbit7h 42m$2 · $0.00
In HomespunEdith Nesbit3h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Phoenix and the CarpetEdith Nesbit6h 57m$1 · $0.00
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The Mouldiwarp AdventuresEdith Nesbit14h 43m$1 · $0.00
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A Wolf Called FireRosanne Parry4h 7m$7 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman3h 2m1.0 (1)$18 · $0.00
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