Louisa May Alcott's Flower Fables is a captivating collection of fairy tales written in the mid-19th century, centered around themes of kindness, love, and moral lessons. These enchanting stories convey important virtues through the whimsical adventures of fairies and other mystical beings.
The opening of the book introduces readers to a vibrant fairyland where fairies gather under the moonlight on a summer evening to share their stories. The main fairy, Violet, reveals the plight of her realm, which is threatened by the cruel Frost-King. She expresses her heartfelt desire to save the flowers from his icy grasp. The fairies hold a council to devise a solution, and Violet bravely volunteers to confront the Frost-King, believing that love has the power to thaw his frozen heart.
This sets the stage for a tale that highlights the transformative power of love and sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of compassion and selflessness in overcoming adversity. Flower Fables is a beautifully imaginative work that delivers profound life lessons through a magical and inspiring narrative.
FLOWER FABLES
THE FROST-KING: OR, THE POWER OF LOVE.
EVA¡¯S VISIT TO FAIRY-LAND.
THE FLOWER¡¯S LESSON.
LILY-BELL AND THISTLEDOWN.
LITTLE BUD.
CLOVER-BLOSSOM.
LITTLE ANNIE¡¯S DREAM; OR, THE FAIRY FLOWER.
RIPPLE, THE WATER-SPIRIT.
FAIRY SONG.