The Golden Key (Fairy Tale)

MacDonald; George

ISBN 10: 1596440139 ISBN 13: 9781596440135

Publisher: Hovel Audio, 2004

Synopsis

Now it is well known that the little creatures commonly called fairies, though there are many different kinds of fairies in Fairyland, have and exceeding dislike to untidiness. Indeed, they are quite spiteful to slovenly people. Being used to all the lovely ways of the trees and flowers, and to the neatness of the birds and all woodland creatures, it makes them feel miserable, even in their deep woods and on their grassy carpets, to think that within the same moonlight lies a dirty, uncomfortable, slovenly house.

About this title

About the Author

Scottish novelist and poet, especially popular for his children's literature. MacDonald is acclaimed for his innovative fairy tales in which he masterfully weaves together his imagination with Christian symbolism.

Review

“[This] edition illustrated with remarkable sensitivity makes available once more one of the most beautiful of allegorical fairy tales...The story is itself a key that will open to many children a door on their own imaginative experiences and the pleasure and mystery of allegorical speculation.” ―The Horn Book

“A new edition illustrated with remarkable sensitivity makes available once more one of the most beautiful of allegorical fairy tales...The story tells of the girl and boy, Tangle and Mossy, who meet and travel together to a mysterious land. For a while their paths separate as Tangle encounters, one after another, the three Old Men--of the Sea, of the Earth, and of the Fire--and she grows wiser and more beautiful with each stage of her journey. Tangle is reunited at last with Mossy, who carries the golden key, and they reach the rainbow, climbing along it toward the 'country whence the shadows fall.' The story, full of dreamlike events and exquisite images, is itself a key that will open to many children a door on their own imaginative experiences and the pleasure and mystery of allegorical speculation.” ―Horn Book

Edition details

• Publisher: Hovel Audio
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596440139
• ISBN 13: 9781596440135
• Binding: Audio CD