Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies is a collection of two books by Rudyard Kipling. The first book, Puck of Pook's Hill, is a series of short stories set in the English countryside, where two children, Dan and Una, meet Puck, a mischievous fairy from Celtic mythology. Puck takes them on a journey through time, introducing them to historical figures such as Roman soldiers, Anglo-Saxon warriors, and Elizabethan actors. Through their adventures, Dan and Una learn about the history and culture of England.The second ...
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Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies is a collection of two books by Rudyard Kipling. The first book, Puck of Pook's Hill, is a series of short stories set in the English countryside, where two children, Dan and Una, meet Puck, a mischievous fairy from Celtic mythology. Puck takes them on a journey through time, introducing them to historical figures such as Roman soldiers, Anglo-Saxon warriors, and Elizabethan actors. Through their adventures, Dan and Una learn about the history and culture of England.The second book, Rewards and Fairies, is a sequel to Puck of Pook's Hill and continues the adventures of Dan and Una. This book also features a series of short stories, but this time the stories are set in different parts of the world and cover a wider range of historical periods. The stories include tales of Viking warriors, Indian princes, and American pioneers.Both books are written in Kipling's signature style, with vivid descriptions and a love of language. They are aimed at children, but are also enjoyed by adults who appreciate Kipling's storytelling abilities and his interest in history and mythology. Overall, Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies are classic works of children's literature that continue to capture the imaginations of readers of all ages.1905. Two books in one. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Puck of Pook's Hill is a loosely linked collection of stories featuring two children, Dan and Una, who meet Puck in a meadow near their home in Sussex. Puck then arranges for a series of historical people to come and tell them stories of important historical events. Rewards and Fairies presents eleven more stories told to Dan and Una by Puck's characters, some of which also appeared in the earlier stories. The two books also contain a number of poems that are associated with the themes of the stories. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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