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

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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.

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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction

Length7 hrs 17 mins

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Publish dateOct 25, 2023

LanguageEnglish

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&#x27;S NECKLACE AND RUFFLE

7THE SUN-GODDESS Frank Rinder

60OWL WISDOM Frances Wright

8THE SUMMER MAKER (Ojibway Legend)

61BIRDS&#x27; NESTS Ernest Ingersoll

9SUMMER

62HATTO THE HERMIT: THE LEGEND OF A BIRD&#x27;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&#x27;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&#x27;S SONG

80KATRINA&#x27;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&#x27;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&#x27;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&#x27;s Note

53THE GRUBBIEST GRUB J. Bevan

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