Moonlight And Fairyland
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A enchanting work of late Victorian fantasy and fairy literature, Moonlight and Fairyland presents a collection of whimsical and dreamlike tales by Laurence Housman, a writer celebrated for his lyrical prose and richly imaginative storytelling. Housman crafts narratives steeped in the tradition of literary fairy tales, drawing on folklore and fantasy to illustrate a world where the mystical and the mortal intertwine with quiet, poetic grace. The tone throughout is gentle yet otherworldly, suffused with a romantic melancholy that distinguishes Housman's fairy writing from more conventional children's fare. Each story uncovers the deeper emotional and moral currents that run beneath the surface of enchantment, making the work as resonant for adult readers as for younger audiences. A beautifully wrought artifact of the Arts and Crafts literary movement, it stands as a testament to Housman's singular vision of a moonlit, magical world.
Author: Laurence Housman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Jonathan Cape
Genre: Fantasy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A enchanting work of late Victorian fantasy and fairy literature, Moonlight and Fairyland presents a collection of whimsical and dreamlike tales by Laurence Housman, a writer celebrated for his lyrical prose and richly imaginative storytelling. Housman crafts narratives steeped in the tradition of literary fairy tales, drawing on folklore and fantasy to illustrate a world where the mystical and the mortal intertwine with quiet, poetic grace. The tone throughout is gentle yet otherworldly, suffused with a romantic melancholy that distinguishes Housman's fairy writing from more conventional children's fare. Each story uncovers the deeper emotional and moral currents that run beneath the surface of enchantment, making the work as resonant for adult readers as for younger audiences. A beautifully wrought artifact of the Arts and Crafts literary movement, it stands as a testament to Housman's singular vision of a moonlit, magical world.