The Time of Wonder
By Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, Johanna Spyri, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Oscar Wilde, George MacDonald, Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, Howard Pyle, Jack London, Louisa May Alcott, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Andrew Lang, John Meade Falkner, Jonathan Swift, Maurice Maeterlinck, Daniel Defoe, Johnny Gruelle, Aesop, Hugh Lofting, Emerson Hough, George Haven Putnam, Anna Sewell, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, John Ruskin, Kenneth Grahame, Eva March Tappan, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Susan Coolidge, Carlo Collodi, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Georgette Leblanc, Jennie Hall, Carl Sandburg, Ruth Stiles Gannett, Evelyn Sharp, Gertrude Chandler Warner, Marion St. John Webb, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, E. Nesbit, E. T. A. Hoffmann, E. Boyd Smith, Hans Christian Andersen, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Vishnu Sharma, Margery Williams, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Dorothy Canfield, Howard R. Garis, Brothers Grimm, Thornton Burgess, R. L. Stevenson & Miguel Cervantes
- Release Date: 2020-07-27
- Genre: Fantasy for Kids
Description
The Time of Wonder is a kaleidoscopic anthology spanning the rich tapestry of timeless narratives that explore the imaginations and moral landscapes of diverse literary traditions. This collection harmoniously blends a spectrum of styles ranging from the romantic adventures of Jules Verne to the whimsical realms of Lewis Carroll, and the poignant morality tales of the Brothers Grimm. Each story draws the reader into worlds of enchantment and introspection, presenting both the familiar and the exotic, the humorous and the profound. Standout pieces abound, elucidating universal themes of discovery, transformation, and the pursuit of virtue. Through these multifaceted narratives, the collection captures the essence of wonderment and intellectual curiosity that has defined literature across eras. The anthology brings together a veritable who's who of influential voices in literature, each contributing to the rich dialogue on the nature of childhood, morality, and imagination. From Nathaniel Hawthorne's dark romanticism to the ethereal mysticism of Hans Christian Andersen, each author infuses their unique worldview into the broader narrative. This impressive array showcases contributions from the realms of both the celebrated Golden Age of children's literature and the cultural gravitas of Enlightenment thinkers, alongside the reflective innocence characteristic of Victorian moral tales. Through their collective endeavor, readers glimpse the shifting cultural paradigms and enduring ideologies inherent in the stories that adeptly bridge decades and continents. Ideal for both the casual reader and the academic scholar, The Time of Wonder offers a rare opportunity to experience the multiplicity of cultural voices within a single volume. It invites readers to immerse themselves in a world of literary vibrancy and significance, affording insightful exploration into different epochs and narrative styles. By traversing the expanse of tales rich with moral and imaginative substance, this collection encourages a contemplation of the timeless wonders and complexities of human nature. Through engaging with the anthology, readers will find not just entertainment, but also the potential for profound educational enrichment, as well as a tapestry of dialogues that evoke self-reflection and cultural appreciation.
