The Phoenix and the Carpet
The Phoenix and the Carpet, published in 1904, is the second of E. Nesbit's books about Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane, the children who met the Psammead in Five Children and It. When their mother buys a secondhand carpet for the nursery, an egg rolls out of it, and the egg hatches into a vain, talkative Phoenix. The carpet turns out to be a wishing carpet, able to carry the children wherever they wish, and their adventures take them to a tower with no top, a sunny southern island and an Indian bazaar, among other places. As always with Nesbit, the magic causes as many problems as it solves, and the comedy comes from the children's matter-of-fact reactions. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Phoenix and the Carpet
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Is The Phoenix and the Carpet in the public domain?
Yes. The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit 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 The Phoenix and the Carpet?
About 4 h 06 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 The Phoenix and the Carpet?
The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
