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Alice Sit-By-The-Fire

Alice Sit-By-The-Fire

J. M. Barrie / JMBarrie

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354947308
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A warm glow meets a wilder imagination. Alice Sit-By-The-Fire invites you to drift into drawn-room conversations and candlelit adventures that feel both intimate and timeless.This collection of edwardian short stories captures the quiet aeriness of domestic storytelling, blending affectionate glimpses of everyday life with fleeting pockets of childhood imagination. Its gentle, nostalgic reminiscence and playful rhythms make it ideal bedtime reading for families, while its sharp observation and wit delight classic literature fans who relish public domain literature with rare, enduring charm. In Barrie’s world, the British drawing room becomes a stage for wonder, where a quiet evening can spark a voyage as memorable as any voyage to Neverland.A note on literary and historical significance accompanies a work long cherished yet seldom reissued in thoughtful editions. This is not merely a reprint but a celebration of a Coventry-quiet era whose voice still speaks clearly to modern readers.Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are a casual reader wandering through childhood favourites or a dedicated collector seeking a splendid public domain treasure, this volume promises warmth, wit, and a doorway to edwardian england that families will treasure for generations.

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