The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales by Frank R. Stockton
"The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of whimsical stories written during the late 19th century. The title tale introduces readers to the peculiar character known as the Bee-man, who lives a solitary life surrounded by bees. As the narrative unfolds, the Bee-man learns that he may have been magically transformed from another form, prompting him to embark on a quest to uncover his
original identity and restore himself. At the start of the story, we meet the old Bee-man, who resides in a humble hut that resembles a giant beehive. He is content in his unique existence, gathering honey and living harmoniously with his buzzing companions. However, the arrival of a Junior Sorcerer disrupts his peace as he informs the Bee-man of a potential transformation he has undergone. This revelation leads the Bee-man into a state of deep reflection and a desire to reclaim his former self. As he embarks on a journey filled with encounters and reflections on his identity, he faces humorous challenges and learns about the nature of companionship, bravery, and self-acceptance amidst his quest for understanding. The opening chapter sets the stage for a fanciful exploration of life’s deeper meanings wrapped in Stockton's signature playful storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
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| Title | The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales |
| Contents | The bee-man of Orn -- The griffin and the minor canon -- Old Pipes and the dryad -- The queen's museum -- Christmas before last; or, the fruit of the fragile palm -- Prince Hassak's march -- The battle of the third cousins -- The banished king -- The philopena. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Kevin Field and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12067 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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