10 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die, Vol.4 (Fantasy for childrens)

10 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die, Vol.4 (Fantasy for childrens)

by Jonathan SwiftFrances Burnett O. Henry and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 08/12/2021

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In the earlier part of the 20th century, C. S. Lewis noted that fantasy was more accepted in juvenile literature, and therefore a writer interested in fantasy often wrote in it to find an audience.

Full of mythical creatures, legendary quests, and daring heroes, these fantasy books are sure to leave your kids enchanted and spellbound. This list is full of books that will push the limits of kids' imaginations. So enjoy one of these epic adventures, absorbing mysteries, and magical tales that are sure to delight and bewitch.

No matter how old you are, it's never too early to start reading fantasy — especially with so many incredible works out there! And of course, bolstered by a kid's imagination, these stories can truly come to life which arguably makes children the ideal audience for the genre.

Contents:

Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels

Lewis Carroll: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Frances Hodgson Burnett: The Secret Garden

Beatrix Potter: The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter (Peter Rabbit)

H.G. Wells: The Magic Shop

O. Henry: The Gift of the Magi

O. Henry: The Ransom Of Red Chief

J.M. Barrie: Peter Pan

Lyman Frank Baum: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Howard Pyle: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

ISBN:
9780880029995
9780880029995
Category:
Short stories
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
08-12-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift (1667 – 1745) was a poet, satirist and clergyman; his parents were English but he was born in Dublin. His father died before he was born and his mother soon returned to England. Jonathan was brought up by his nurse in Cumbria and later by his Uncle Godwin back in Dublin. He was very unhappy as he was treated like the poor relative who had kindly been given a home. Jonathan went to Trinity College, Dublin where he was an unruly student and only just scraped through the examinations.

Through family connections he went to work in the home of Sir William Temple in Surrey, as secretary and later became both friend and editor. A young girl called Esther was also living in Sir William's house; she became Swift's closest friend and perhaps his wife. There is a mystery surrounding the relationship – Swift clearly loved her but we don't know whether or not they ever married.

Jonathan Swift's cousin, the poet John Dryden, told him he would never be a poet, but he soon became known as a poet and writer. He wrote many political pamphlets and was sometimes known as 'the mad parson'. He became dean of St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin in 1713 and became popular in Ireland as a patriotic writer.

Swift was always afraid of madness and often suffered from depression; he suffered serious ill health in his last years. He wrote many volumes of prose and poetry but his best-known work is Gulliver's Travels in which he turned 'traveller's tales' into a biting satire on contemporary life. It has appealed to a wide range of readers over the years, including in its abridged form many children. As well as being a satire it is an exciting story, funny and very inventive.

O. Henry

O. Henry (1862-1910) had a short but colourful life. Born William Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina, he initially worked as a pharmacist before moving into journalism. In 1896 he was arrested for embezzling funds while working as a bookkeeper for a bank.

In a moment of madness, he absconded on his way to the courthouse before his trial and fled to Honduras for six months. He returned to face trial after learning that his wife was dying of tuberculosis and served three years in jail. While in prison, he adopted the pen name O. Henry, and after his release he found great fame and popularity as a short story writer.

J.M. Barrie

J.M. Barrie was born in 1860. Barrie had no children of his own, but became the guardian of the five young Llewellyn Davies boys who he had met in London's Kensington Gardens. They inspired many of the characters and adventures that appeared in his most enduring work,Peter Pan.

Howard Pyle

Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911) was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people.

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, he spent the last year of his life in Florence, Italy.

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