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Australian Fairy Tales

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A collection of short fairy stories told in a plain, storyteller’s voice that transposes traditional magical motifs into Australian landscapes. The tales feature enchanted wells, flying carriages, sprites and royal rescues, blending whimsical fantasy with local flora and setting details. Framed as evening stories for children, the pieces use lyrical description, gentle moral underscoring and folk-style humor; some are brief fables while others develop into small adventures or curious encounters with enchanted beings, and simple illustrations accompany the text to enhance the mood.

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Written by an Australian; Illustrated by an Australian; Published by an Australian; Printed by an Australian (John Osborne, 508 Albert Street, East Melbourne). 1925.

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