The Turquoise Story Book
Stories and Legends of Summer and NatureBy Selma Lagerlöf, Rabindranath Tagore, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Charles Lamb, Edmund Spenser, John Ruskin, James Russell Lowell, James Whitcomb Riley, Robert Browning, William Blake, John Keats, Albert Bigelow Paine, Helen Gray Cone, Ada M. Skinner, Eleanor L. Skinner, Alfred Tennyson, Henry W. Longfellow, Madison Cawein
Length7h 17m
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The Turquoise Story Book offers an exquisite tapestry of literary gems from a diverse array of authors, harmonizing an array of styles from the poignant to the sublime. This anthology journeys through rich landscapes of human emotion and contemplation, exploring the fantastical and the ordinary, the past and the present. Capturing the reader'Äôs imagination, standout pieces include tales of romanticism and introspective poetry that echo through time without singling out individual authors, creating a cohesive yet magnificently varied collection. This compendium celebrates the timeless appeal of literature with works that resonate deeply, inviting readers into a layered dialogue of the ages. This collection is a testament to the literary prowess of renowned authors such as William Shakespeare, Rabindranath Tagore, and John Keats, among others, each bringing their unique cultural and historical backgrounds to the fore. These voices, hailing from different epochs and movements'Äîfrom the ornate grace of romanticism to the sharp clarity of early modernism'Äîconverge to form a rich, polyphonic narrative tapestry. The shared human experiences articulated by these authors underscore the anthology's themes, offering readers a vibrant mosaic reflecting the depth and complexity of literary heritage. Recommended for lovers of literature, The Turquoise Story Book provides a scholarly exploration and an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the works of iconic writers. Immersed in a multitude of perspectives and styles, readers will find themselves richly rewarded by the anthology'Äôs insights, effectively bridging historical and cultural divides. This volume serves as an illuminating guide, inviting readers to appreciate the interconnectedness of themes across time and geography, making it an essential addition to any literary enthusiast's collection.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
54THE DRAGON-FLY
2SUMMER STORIES AND LEGENDS
55ON THE WING
3SUMMER
56HOW WOODPECKER CHANGED HIS COLOURS (MICMAC LEGEND)
4HOW SUMMER CONQUERED WINTER (IROQUOIS LEGEND)
57A RETORT FROM THE CATBIRD
5A LEGEND OF THE FLOWERS (AUSTRALIAN)
58WOODPECKER LIFE Margaret Coulson Walker
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6JUNE
59KINGFISHER'S NECKLACE AND RUFFLE
7THE SUN-GODDESS Frank Rinder
60OWL WISDOM Frances Wright
8THE SUMMER MAKER (Ojibway Legend)
61BIRDS' NESTS Ernest Ingersoll
9SUMMER
62HATTO THE HERMIT: THE LEGEND OF A BIRD'S NEST Selma Lagerlöf
10IN THE KITCHEN-GARDEN Mrs. Alfred Gatty
63UNDER GREENWOOD TREES
11GLAD DAY
64SONG
12THE SUMMER PRINCESS Mrs. Molesworth
65THE PLUCKY PRINCE
13MIDSUMMER
66THE OAK
14SUMMER SKIES
67SUMMER SNOW Mrs. Humphrey Ward
15HOW THE SUN WAS CAUGHT AND FREED
68THE BOY WHO HATED TREES Alice L. Beckwith
16A DAY OF SUNSHINE
69THE FRIENDLY SUMMER TREES Frank A. Waugh
17PHAETON'S DRIVE IN THE SUN-CHARIOT
70FOREST DAY Selma Lagerlöf
18SONG
71WOODMAN, SPARE THAT TREE
19SUMMER SUN
72IN AN OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN
20THE CLOUD Robert Reineck
73HOW THE ROSE BECAME QUEEN Albert Bigelow Paine
21UNDINE Edward Abbott Parry
74MORNING GLORIES
22LEGEND OF THE SUN, MOON, AND STARS (WYANDOTTE)
75WHY ROSES HAVE THORNS (ALGONQUIN LEGEND)
23THE PRINCESS MOONBEAM[1] Mary F. Nixon-Roulet
76SWEET PEAS
24THE MOON
77A LEGEND OF THE PRIMROSE
25THE SPACIOUS FIRMAMENT ON HIGH
78EVENING PRIMROSES
26GREEN FIELDS AND MEADOWS GAY
79LEGEND OF THE LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY Albert Bigelow Paine
27NATURE'S SONG
80KATRINA'S SUN-DIAL
28THE GIFT OF FLAX (NORSE LEGEND)
81THE THREE LITTLE BUTTERFLIES
29THE STORY OF THE DEWDROP Lucile Corbett
82THE PINKS
30THE DEW MOTHER
83THE FLOWER'S THANKS Lyman Abbott
31ORIGIN OF THE DANDELION (INDIAN LEGEND)
84PANSIES
32PRINCE BUTTERFLY AND CLOVER
85THE LITTLE HEARTSEASE
33A SONG OF CLOVER
86LEGEND OF THE RED GERANIUM
34TITHONUS: A LEGEND OF THE GRASSHOPPER Lillian S. Hyde
87ENCHANTED TULIPS
35THE GRASSHOPPER
88IRIS
36THE GOLDEN GRASSHOPPER Charles Lamb
89THE YELLOW-BIRD[3]
37A BLADE OF GRASS John Ruskin
90ORIGIN OF THE SUNFLOWER (GREEK MYTH)
38PRINCESS FIRE-FLY (JAPANESE LEGEND)
91THE BLUEBELL
39JULY
92THE DEW MOTHER'S GIFT TO THE ROSE
40CUFF AND THE WOODCHUCK John Burroughs
93A YELLOW PANSY
41WHY THE LADY-BUG IS SAID TO BE BELOVED OF GOD Translated from the French by M. L. Cook
94MIGNONETTE
42SUMMER SPINNERS
95FLOWERS
43THE STORY OF ARACHNE (GREEK MYTH)
96ON A MIDSUMMER DAY
44HOW THE SPIDER MAKES ITS WEB[2] C. William Beebe
97THE FRIENDLY COWSLIP BELLS
45THE FAIRY SPINNER (SOUTHERN TALE)
98FAIRY DAWN
46MOTHER SPIDER Frances Gillespy Wickes
99ROBIN GOODFELLOW Ernest Rhys
47IN BROOKS AND PONDS
100SCENE I
48THE BROOK
101SCENE II
49LEGEND OF THE WATER-LILY
102SCENE III
50THE TALE OF TWO TAILS Mary H. Wilson
103IN THE COOL OF THE EVENING
51ORIGIN OF BULLFROGS
104FOOTNOTES:
52WOODLAND WATERS
105Transcriber's Note
53THE GRUBBIEST GRUB J. Bevan
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