Much Ado About Something by C. E. Lawrence
"Much Ado About Something" by C. E. Lawrence is a fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of fairy magic, the contrast between the beauty of Fairyland and the harsh realities of the urban life in London. The story revolves around June, a fairy who desires to help the unfortunate inhabitants of London, particularly a child named Sally Wilkins, and the gnome Bim, who decides to accompany
her on her quest. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Fairyland, a place brimming with magic and life, where fairies gather to celebrate Mayday and the crowning of June. However, June is troubled by the dark glow of London, a place devoid of magic and filled with suffering. Despite the warnings of Oberon, the king of fairies, she decides that she must go to help the inhabitants of this sad realm. The narrative unfolds as June arrives in Paradise Court, revealing the dire conditions faced by the city's poor, particularly focusing on the child Sally. The fairy's resolve to bring hope and assistance to those suffering begins, setting the stage for her encounters with the realities of human existence and the challenges she faces in her mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Lawrence, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1870-1940 |
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| Title | Much Ado About Something |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52101 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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