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The Flowers Or The Sylphid Queen

The Flowers Or The Sylphid Queen

Alicia Lefanu

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781120881359
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''The Flowers or The Sylphid Queen: A Fairy Tale, In Verse'' is a book written by Alicia Lefanu and published in 1809. The book is a fairy tale that tells the story of a young girl named Rosalind, who is taken on a magical journey through the world of fairies and spirits. Along the way, she meets the Sylphid Queen, who rules over the flowers and plants of the earth, and who teaches Rosalind about the magic of nature. The book is written in verse, with beautiful and lyrical language that captures the enchanting world of the fairies. It is a classic tale of magic and wonder, perfect for readers of all ages who love fairy tales and fantasy stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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