Folly's Bells: A German Legend (1897)

By Anne Gardner Hale

Book Overview

Folly's Bells: A German Legend is a book written by Anne Gardner Hale in 1897. The book is a retelling of a German folk legend about a poor farmer named Hans who is given a magical set of bells by a mischievous fairy named Folly. The bells have the power to bring good luck and prosperity to the farmer's crops and livestock, but they also have the ability to cause chaos and mischief if not used properly.As Hans becomes more successful with the help of the bells, his greed and arrogance begin to take over, and he starts to abuse the power of the bells. This leads to a series of disastrous events, including the destruction of his farm and the loss of his family.The book is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the importance of using power responsibly. It is written in a simple and straightforward style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The story is accompanied by charming illustrations that bring the characters and settings to life.Overall, Folly's Bells: A German Legend is a timeless classic that has entertained and inspired generations of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120621615
• ISBN13: 9781120621610
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"