Kings and the Moon

By James Stephens

Book Overview

""Kings and the Moon"" is a novel by James Stephens that tells the story of a king who becomes obsessed with the moon and its beauty. The king, who is already known for his eccentric behavior, spends his days and nights gazing at the moon and neglecting his duties as a ruler. His obsession becomes so intense that he orders his soldiers to capture the moon and bring it to him. The soldiers try their best, but their attempts to capture the moon are futile. In the end, the king realizes that his obsession has caused him to lose touch with reality and he returns to his duties as a ruler. The novel is a whimsical and imaginative tale that explores the dangers of obsession and the importance of balance in life.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: 1162749822
• ISBN13: 9781162749822
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"