The Flower Basket by Unknown
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| Author | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Flower Basket A Fairy Tale |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Flower Basket" by Unknown is a fairy tale written in the early 19th century. This enchanting story follows the lives of three young orphans, Adrian, Amaranthé, and Claribel, after the tragic loss of their parents. The narrative explores themes of choice, consequence, and personal growth against a fantastical backdrop, highlighting the interplay between ambition and morality. The tale begins with the idyllic lives of the siblings in an old castle, marred only by their secluded upbringing and their parents' pride. After the loss of their parents, they encounter the fairy Felicia, who offers them gifts in the form of magical flowers, each representing different paths of life: riches, beauty, and contentment. Adrian opts for wealth, while Amaranthé chooses beauty, ignoring the fairy's warnings about the perils of their choices. As they indulge in their newly acquired virtues, they become trapped by vanity and excess, leading to their eventual downfall when the gifts wane and their fortunes are lost. Ultimately, the siblings learn valuable lessons about wisdom, humility, and the subtleties of true happiness, emphasizing that lasting joy comes from within rather than from superficial gifts. Their transformation is guided by the fairy Benigna, who teaches them the importance of character and knowledge as they navigate their new lives with renewed purpose and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27754 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 27 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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