The Agate Lamp (1912)

By Eva Gore-Booth

Book Overview

The Agate Lamp is a novel written by Eva Gore-Booth and published in 1912. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary Creighton, who inherits a mysterious agate lamp from her late grandfather. The lamp is said to have magical powers, and Mary soon discovers that it can transport her to different worlds and times.As Mary explores the lamp's powers, she encounters a variety of characters and situations, including a group of fairies, a medieval castle, and a futuristic city. Along the way, she learns important lessons about love, courage, and the power of imagination.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the various worlds Mary visits, as well as its exploration of themes such as the supernatural, the nature of reality, and the relationship between science and magic. It is considered a classic of early 20th-century fantasy literature and has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and lyrical prose.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: 112072211X
• ISBN13: 9781120722119
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"