Fairy dreams
Six fairy tales in the German manner by an American writer: a prince who dreams of a flower he cannot name and sets out to find it, a king's bride, a gray cat and the cave of the winds, a frost maiden, a journey under the sea and a castle on a cliff. Jane G. Austin, a Massachusetts author later known for historical novels about the Pilgrims, published the collection in 1859 with the subtitle Wanderings in Elf-Land. The stories are longer and more leisurely than the Grimms', full of enchanted gardens, hunchbacked counselors and quests that take years, and they were meant to be read aloud to children in the evenings. The tales are available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first one is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Fairy dreams
Fairy dreams by Jane G. Austin can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Fairy dreams online?
Yes. Fairy dreams opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Fairy dreams free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Fairy dreams is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Fairy dreams in the public domain?
Yes. Fairy dreams by Jane G. Austin is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Fairy dreams?
About 1 h 45 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Fairy dreams?
Fairy dreams by Jane G. Austin is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
